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Capricorn Energy

Capricorn Energy PLC, commonly referred to as Capricorn Energy, is a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1997, the company has established a strong operational presence in key regions, including North Africa and the North Sea. Specialising in exploration and production, Capricorn Energy is recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovative technologies that enhance resource extraction while minimising environmental impact. The company has achieved significant milestones, including successful exploration projects that have bolstered its market position. With a focus on delivering value through efficient operations and strategic partnerships, Capricorn Energy continues to be a notable entity in the energy sector, striving for excellence in its core services and contributing to the global energy landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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27

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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Capricorn Energy's score of 27 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Capricorn Energy's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Capricorn Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,574,600 kg CO2e, comprising 1,392,760 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 181,840 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. In 2022, the total emissions were about 14,175,120 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 7,862,610 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 223,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 6,089,840 kg CO2e. Capricorn Energy has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as per the latest data. The company continues to report its emissions but lacks defined commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, which is critical in the context of the global push for sustainability and climate action. Overall, Capricorn Energy's emissions data highlights the need for enhanced climate commitments and reduction strategies to align with industry standards and expectations.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
355,000
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000,000
000,000
00,000
00,000
000,000
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Scope 3
2,140,000
0,000,000
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000,000
000,000
0,000,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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. Capricorn Energy is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Capricorn Energy 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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