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Beach Energy Sustainability Profile

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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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17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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

Beach Energy's score of 17 is lower than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Beach Energy's reported carbon emissions

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, which includes various categories such as business travel and the use of sold products. Comparatively, in 2024, Beach Energy's Scope 1 emissions were around 454,415,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 17,726,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were slightly lower at approximately 6,290 kg CO2e. This indicates a trend of increasing emissions in Scope 1 and 2 categories over the years. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Beach Energy's commitment to transparency is evident through its detailed emissions reporting. The company has not inherited any emissions data from a parent organisation, and all reported figures are directly from Beach Energy Limited. Overall, while Beach Energy has not set explicit reduction targets, its emissions data reflects the ongoing challenges faced by the energy sector in managing carbon footprints. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.

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201720182019202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
18,297,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
501,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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-
-
-
Scope 3
-
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-
0,000
0,000
0,000
0,000

How Carbon Intensive is Beach Energy's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Beach Energy's primary industry is Electricity from Other Sources, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Beach Energy's Location?

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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. This request for Beach Energy is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Beach Energy's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

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.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Use of Sold Products
77037618%
Investments
14247649%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3322884%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
2382445%
Processing of Sold Products
1974922%
Purchased Goods and Services
752351%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
78370%
Business Travel
47022%
Employee Commuting
31348%
Upstream Leased Assets
15674%

Beach Energy's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

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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