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Equinor

Equinor ASA, formerly known as Statoil, is a leading energy company headquartered in Norway. Established in 1972, Equinor has evolved into a global player in the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors, with significant operations in regions such as the North Sea, Brazil, and the United States. The company focuses on oil and gas exploration, production, and renewable energy solutions, including offshore wind and solar power. Equinor is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the transition to a low-carbon future. With a strong market presence and notable achievements, including pioneering offshore wind projects, Equinor continues to shape the energy landscape while prioritising environmental stewardship and technological advancement.

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How does Equinor's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

32

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

Equinor's score of 32 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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Equinor's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Equinor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, and about 250,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company's Scope 1 emissions alone were around 11,500,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 100,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Equinor has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2022, the company achieved a total of approximately 11,400,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, indicating a slight reduction from previous years. The Scope 3 emissions for 2022 were about 243,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Equinor has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to focus on improving its operational efficiency and reducing emissions intensity across its operations. Overall, Equinor's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change while navigating the complexities of the energy sector.

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20162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
15,400,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
2,600,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
239,100,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Equinor'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 Equinor is in NO, which has a very low 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.

Equinor is participating in some 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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