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ADNOC Drilling

ADNOC Drilling, officially known as Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Drilling, is a leading drilling company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Established in 1972, ADNOC Drilling has grown to become a pivotal player in the oil and gas industry, primarily operating across the Middle East and North Africa. Specialising in onshore and offshore drilling services, the company offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including drilling rigs, well services, and integrated drilling services. ADNOC Drilling is distinguished by its commitment to innovation and operational excellence, utilising advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and safety. With a strong market position, ADNOC Drilling has achieved significant milestones, including the largest drilling fleet in the region and a reputation for reliability and performance. The company continues to drive growth and sustainability within the energy sector, reinforcing its status as a key contributor to the UAE's economic development.

DitchCarbon Score

How does ADNOC Drilling'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Gas/Diesel Oil 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.

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Industry Benchmark

ADNOC Drilling's score of 2 is lower than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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ADNOC Drilling's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, ADNOC Drilling reported total carbon emissions of approximately 534,764,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 534,361,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 403,000 kg CO2e. This marked an increase from 2021, where total emissions were about 425,024,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by Scope 1 emissions of approximately 421,827,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, the company recorded total emissions of about 436,800,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 429,557,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions around 7,243,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, ADNOC Drilling has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction commitments suggests a need for further transparency regarding their climate strategies and long-term sustainability goals.

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Scope 2
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. ADNOC Drilling's primary industry is Gas/Diesel Oil, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. ADNOC Drilling is headquartered in AE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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ADNOC Drilling 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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