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Africa Oil

Africa Oil Corp, commonly referred to as Africa Oil, is a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, headquartered in Calgary, Canada. Founded in 2007, the company has established a strong presence in East Africa, particularly in Kenya and Ethiopia, focusing on exploration and development of oil resources. Africa Oil is renowned for its strategic partnerships and innovative approaches to resource extraction, which set it apart in a competitive market. The company’s core services include oil exploration, production, and development, with a commitment to sustainable practices and community engagement. With significant discoveries and a robust portfolio, Africa Oil has positioned itself as a key contributor to the energy sector in the region. Its achievements underscore a dedication to operational excellence and responsible resource management, making it a noteworthy entity in the global oil landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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21

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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Africa Oil's score of 21 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Africa Oil's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Africa Oil reported carbon emissions of approximately 106,578,000 kg CO2e, primarily from Scope 1 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their total emissions. The company also recorded Scope 2 emissions of about 4,100 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 2,938,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Africa Oil has demonstrated a trend of decreasing emissions, with a reduction from about 117,048,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 126,920,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The emissions intensity for Scope 1 has varied, with figures of 0.0143 kg CO2e per barrel of oil equivalent (boe) in 2023, compared to 0.0124 kg CO2e/boe in 2021. Despite these reductions, Africa Oil has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within the mineral fuels and oils sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of ongoing efforts to manage and reduce carbon emissions.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Africa Oil's primary industry is Gas/Diesel Oil, which is 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. Africa Oil is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Africa Oil 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.

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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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