Beach Energy Limited, commonly referred to as Beach Energy, is a prominent Australian oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1961, Beach Energy has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, primarily focusing on the exploration and production of oil and gas resources across Australia and New Zealand. The company operates in several major regions, including the Cooper Basin, Otway Basin, and the Perth Basin, offering a diverse portfolio of hydrocarbon products. Beach Energy is recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovative technologies, which enhance its operational efficiency and environmental stewardship. With a strong market position, Beach Energy has achieved significant milestones, including successful exploration campaigns and strategic acquisitions, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the Australian energy landscape.
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In 2025, Beach Energy, headquartered in Australia, reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 537,493,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 21,194,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions globally, amounting to approximately 6,380 kg CO2e. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting. For the previous year, 2024, Beach Energy's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 454,415,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were about 17,726,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were slightly lower at around 6,290 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Beach Energy has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor have they reported any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. Overall, Beach Energy's emissions data indicates a substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 1 and 2 categories, highlighting the importance of ongoing efforts to address climate change within the energy sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 18,297,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 501,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
Beach Energy's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 1% last year and decreased by approximately 11% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 77037618% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Beach Energy has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
