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ADNOC

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is a leading integrated oil and gas company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Established in 1971, ADNOC has grown to become a key player in the global energy sector, with significant operations across the Middle East and beyond. The company focuses on exploration, production, refining, and distribution of oil and gas, alongside petrochemicals and renewable energy initiatives. ADNOC is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. With a robust portfolio of core products, including crude oil, natural gas, and petrochemical derivatives, ADNOC maintains a strong market position, contributing significantly to the UAE's economy. The company has achieved numerous milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted energy partner on the world stage.

DitchCarbon Score

How does ADNOC'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.

22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

ADNOC's score of 22 is lower than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

38%

ADNOC's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, ADNOC reported carbon emissions of approximately 1,849,411,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 8,153,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, with emissions in 2021 recorded at approximately 1,343,139,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 395,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Over the years, ADNOC has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions in 2015 amounting to about 26,800,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 12,900,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data or specific reduction targets, indicating a focus on direct emissions management. ADNOC's climate commitments align with industry standards, reflecting a proactive approach to addressing climate change. The company continues to explore initiatives aimed at further reducing its carbon intensity, particularly in its shipping operations, which have been highlighted in their emissions reporting.

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Scope 1
21,400,000,000
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Scope 2
12,500,000,000
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0,000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. ADNOC's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. ADNOC is headquartered in AE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

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.

ADNOC is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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

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