Santos Limited, commonly referred to as Santos, is a leading Australian oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1954, Santos has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, with significant operations across Australia and in regions such as Papua New Guinea and the Timor Sea. The company focuses on the exploration, development, and production of natural gas and oil, with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices and innovation. Santos is renowned for its core products, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) and domestic gas supply, which are pivotal in meeting both local and international energy demands. With a commitment to reducing carbon emissions and advancing renewable energy initiatives, Santos has positioned itself as a forward-thinking leader in the industry, achieving notable milestones in project development and environmental stewardship.
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In 2023, Santos reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 5,660 kg CO2e, a significant reduction from previous years. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring alignment with global climate goals. Historically, Santos's emissions have varied, with Scope 1 emissions reaching about 4,350,000 kg CO2e in 2015 and approximately 3,790 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has also acknowledged the importance of measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for significant totals in previous years, such as 32,700 kg CO2e in 2023. Santos's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and expectations for transparency and accountability in emissions reporting.
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2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
Scope 2 | 37,796,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 000 | 000 | 000 | 000 | 000 | 000 | 000 |
Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
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