ENHANCING SCOPE 1 AND 2 EMISSIONS MANAGEMENT IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN COAL MINING INDUSTRY

The research sets a 2024 baseline for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in the South African coal mining sector, identifying diesel use, fugitive methane, and electricity consumption as the main emissions drivers. It finds that while companies are taking steps to improve energy efficiency, the sector still needs stronger emissions reporting, methane management, and long-term de-carbonisation planning.