CNOOC Limited
CNOOC Limited, also known as China National Offshore Oil Corporation, is a leading player in the global energy sector, headquartered in Beijing, China. Founded in 1999, CNOOC has established itself as a prominent oil and gas exploration and production company, with significant operations in offshore regions across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Specialising in the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas, CNOOC is recognised for its advanced technology and commitment to sustainable practices. The company has achieved notable milestones, including becoming one of the largest independent oil and gas producers in China. With a strong market position, CNOOC Limited continues to innovate and expand its portfolio, contributing significantly to the energy landscape both domestically and internationally.
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CNOOC Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, CNOOC Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,791,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 10,886,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,905,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks an increase from 2023, when total emissions were about 12,263,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of approximately 10,779,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 1,484,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, CNOOC has shown a trend of increasing emissions, with 2022 figures at approximately 10,879,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 9,779,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and around 1,101,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. CNOOC Limited has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, and there are no reported SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets. The emissions data is cascaded from CNOOC Limited, which is the source organization for the reported figures. Overall, CNOOC Limited's emissions reflect the challenges faced by the oil and gas sector in reducing carbon footprints, with no current commitments to significant reductions or climate pledges noted in the available data.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,345 | 0,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 135 | 000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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