Scope 1 are the greenhouse gas emissions a company produces directly from sources it owns or controls, like fuel burned in company vehicles, boilers, or on-site factories. Think of it as the smoke coming out of a business’s own chimney versus electricity it buys from the grid. Investors watch Scope 1 because these direct emissions can create regulatory costs, operational changes, and reputational risks that affect profitability and long-term value.
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Scope 2 covers the greenhouse gas emissions produced indirectly when a business uses energy it buys from others—most commonly electricity, but also steam, heating or cooling. Think of it like the pollution linked to your household’s electricity bill: you didn’t burn the fuel yourself, but your consumption still causes emissions. Investors watch Scope 2 because it affects a company’s climate footprint, energy costs, regulatory exposure and reputation, all of which can influence long‑term financial performance.
greenhouse gas (ghg) emissionstechnical
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are gases released into the atmosphere—most commonly carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide—that trap heat and raise global temperatures, like a blanket warming the planet. Investors watch GHG emissions because they influence regulatory costs, physical climate risks, insurance and supply-chain stability, and public reputation; companies with lower emissions may face fewer future expenses and attract more capital, while higher emissions can lead to fines, disruption or divestment.
metallurgical (met) coaltechnical
Metallurgical (met) coal is a type of coal used primarily to make coke, a hard, porous fuel and reducing agent needed in steelmaking; unlike thermal coal, it is valued for its chemical properties rather than for burning for heat. For investors, met coal matters because its supply, quality and price directly affect steel production costs and profit margins, so changes in demand or disruptions in supply can have ripple effects across mining companies, steelmakers and related commodity markets.
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An underground mining method that uses a long, continuous cutting machine to remove coal (or other seam minerals) along a single wide face while movable supports hold up the roof and a conveyor carries the material away—imagine shaving a chocolate bar along its length while the wrapper folds behind. It matters to investors because it delivers high, steady output but requires large upfront equipment costs, creates specific safety and environmental risks, and strongly influences a mine’s production predictability, operating costs and asset life.
BROOKWOOD, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. (NYSE: HCC) (“Warrior” or the “Company”) announced the publication of its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report, now available for download on the Company’s website at www.warriormetcoal.com/sustainability. The 2025 report highlights the Company’s continued efforts on mining safely and responsibly.
Highlights from 2025 include:
Total safety incidence rate was 53% lower than the national average for underground coal mines (as of June 30, 2025);
Accomplished a 27.1% reduction in total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared to 2021 baseline, continuing to progress towards our goal of 50% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030;
Dry slurry systems at Mine No. 7 and Blue Creek Mine reached full operational status in 2025, advancing efforts to reach our 25% water usage reduction goal by 2030; and
Completed Warrior’s first Habitat for Humanity build and donated over $1.5 Million to charitable organizations.
“Warrior continues to focus on responsible mining and environmental stewardship. We are committed to our core value of Safety First, and continue to be a leader in the community, state, and industry as a whole,” said Walt Scheller, Chief Executive Officer. “We accomplished numerous goals in 2025, including bringing our world-class Blue Creek Mine online, increasing our nameplate capacity by 88%. The Company will continue to deploy resources to achieve our GHG and water reduction goals while executing on our long-term strategy creating value for all stakeholders.”
About Warrior
Warrior is a U.S.-based, environmentally, and socially minded supplier to the global steel industry. It is dedicated entirely to mining non-thermal metallurgical (met) coal used as a critical component of steel production by metal manufacturers in Europe, South America, and Asia. Warrior is a large-scale, low-cost producer and exporter of premium quality met coal, also known as hard coking coal (“HCC”), operating highly efficient longwall operations in its underground mines based in Alabama. The HCC that Warrior produces from the Blue Creek coal seam contains very low sulfur and has strong coking properties. The premium nature of Warrior’s HCC makes it ideally suited as a base feed coal for steelmakers. For more information, please visit www.warriormetcoal.com.
