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Cnooc

CNOOC Limited, commonly known as CNOOC, is a leading Chinese offshore oil and gas producer headquartered in Beijing, China. Established in 1998, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including the South China Sea, Bohai Bay, and international markets in Africa and North America. CNOOC primarily focuses on the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas, distinguishing itself through advanced technology and a commitment to sustainable practices. The company has achieved significant milestones, including becoming one of the largest independent oil and gas companies globally. With a robust portfolio of core products and services, CNOOC is well-positioned in the energy sector, recognised for its operational efficiency and strategic partnerships. Its notable achievements underscore its status as a key player in the global energy landscape.

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13

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Cnooc's score of 13 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cnooc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Cnooc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 122,630,000 kg CO2e, comprising 312,714,140 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 118,074,500 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions of about 11,789,010 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. In 2022, Cnooc's emissions were approximately 108,790,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 283,192,120 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 101,457,850 kg CO2e, alongside Scope 3 emissions of about 11,425,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows an increase in emissions from 2020, where total emissions were around 9,345,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 9,123,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 222,000 kg CO2e. Cnooc has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to operate within the context of the global energy sector, which is under increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition towards more sustainable practices.

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Scope 2
186,000,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cnooc's primary industry is Gas/Diesel Oil, which is very 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. This request for Cnooc is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cnooc 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.

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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