Our team of experienced environmental specialists develop and implement comprehensive plans to minimise impacts on the environment.
Our monitoring sites provide us with noise, static air quality, water and meteorological data in real time that allow us to make informed decisions about our operations each day to limit any potential impact.
These stations continuously transmit data to a central hub where alarms alert the team if certain levels are reached.
WCPL noise alarms are at:
All sampling and monitoring follow NSW EPA guidelines, with daily real-time data reporting and regular updates on static data and trends.
Managing the impact of our activities
Our targeted plans manage and minimise impacts, with controlled measures to reduce noise and dust and improve air quality, ensuring minimal disruption to the environment and surrounding community.
We adapt our operations by:
We also reduce operational impacts by:
Managing Emissions:
Wilpinjong Mine progressively rehabilitates land that we have disturbed as soon as it is no longer needed for mining. Land is seeded with native grasses and complemented with tube stock to return it to native woodland to attract the critically endangered Regent Honey Eater.
In 2024 we rehabilitated 87ha of land to take the total rehabilitated land we are managing to 1098ha. We’re on track to complete rehabilitation of another 98ha in 2025.
Recognised for Environmental Excellence
Our team was awarded the NSW Mining Environmental Excellence Award for constructing a purpose-built opening to an old mine shaft to provide endangered microbats shelter after their existing structure had deteriorated.
Wilpinjong Mine progressively rehabilitates land that we have disturbed as soon as it is no longer needed for mining. Land is seeded with native grasses and complemented with tube stock to return it to native woodland to attract the critically endangered Regent Honey Eater.
In 2023 we rehabilitated another 74ha of land to take the total rehabilitated land we are managing to 1020ha. We’re on track to complete rehabilitation of another 82ha in 2024.
Recognised for Environmental Excellence
Our team was awarded NSW Mining Environmental Excellence Award for constructing a purpose-built opening to an old mine shaft to provide endangered microbats shelter after their existing structure had deteriorated.
Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.
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