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 2023, Beach Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 407,908,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 391,386,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 16,522,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Over the years, Beach Energy's emissions have fluctuated, with a notable peak in 2020 when total emissions reached approximately 489,881,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently reported emissions across Scope 1 and Scope 2, but there is no available data on Scope 3 emissions for the most recent years. Beach Energy's emissions intensity has varied, with the latest figures indicating an equity Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity of about 10,500 kg CO2e per tonne. The company has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, while Beach Energy has made strides in tracking and reporting its emissions, further transparency regarding reduction strategies and targets would enhance its climate commitment profile.
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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
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Scope 1 | 40,917,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 578,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
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Beach Energy is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.