- Supply chain disruptions from extreme weather events.
- Water scarcity.
- Changing community sentiment towards coal.
- More stringent climate-related policies and activism among capital market participants.
- ESG factors resulting in the withdrawal of insurance capacity for the coal industry.
- Meeting emissions reduction obligations under the Safeguard Mechanism.
Whitehaven Coal Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Whitehaven Coal Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.4K kt CO2-e. By scope: Scope 1: 1.2K kt CO2-e; Scope 2: 138 kt CO2-e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.4K kt CO2-e
2024
Water Usage
5.0K ML
2024
Waste
11.9 kt non-mineral waste
2024
Energy Use
8.8K TJ
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.2K kt CO2-e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 138 kt CO2-e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.4K kt CO2-e |
| 2022 | 1.0M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 1.6K kilotonnes CO2-e (Scope 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Zero environmental enforcement actions for the second consecutive year.
- 35% of water used was recycled water.
- 281 ha of land rehabilitated.
- 7:1 ratio of land managed for biodiversity compared with land disturbed for mining operations.
- 49% of non-mineral waste recycled.
- 100% hazardous waste recycled.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- FY30 Scope 1 emissions intensity reduction target of 32% compared with FY23.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health, safety and wellbeingTalent attraction, development, management and retentionSupporting a responsible transition and decarbonisationResponsible environmental stewardshipSupporting our communitiesAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesBusiness conductResponsible supply chain