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Wintershall

Wintershall Dea, a leading independent oil and gas company, is headquartered in Kassel, Germany. Established in 1894, the company has evolved into a significant player in the global energy sector, with operations spanning Europe, North Africa, and South America. Wintershall Dea focuses on exploration and production, leveraging advanced technologies to optimise resource extraction and enhance sustainability. The company is renowned for its commitment to responsible energy production, offering a diverse portfolio of oil and natural gas services. Notable achievements include its strategic partnerships and innovative approaches to energy transition, positioning Wintershall Dea as a key contributor to the industry's evolution. With a strong market presence, Wintershall Dea continues to drive advancements in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking leader in the oil and gas landscape.

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30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Crude Oil Extraction industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

5

Industry Benchmark

Wintershall's score of 30 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wintershall's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Wintershall reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,380,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 10,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 42,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a continued commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. In 2022, the company recorded emissions of about 1,870,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 22,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 76,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The trend indicates a focus on reducing emissions, particularly in Scope 1 and 2, where they achieved a reduction in intensity to approximately 8,000 kg CO2e per barrel of oil equivalent (boe). Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Wintershall's ongoing efforts to track and report emissions demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility. The company continues to align its operations with industry standards for greenhouse gas emissions management, reflecting a proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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Scope 1
2,170,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 2
190,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
74,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wintershall's primary industry is Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Wintershall is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Wintershall is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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