Public Profile

Concho

Concho, officially known as Concho Resources Inc., is a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 2004, the company has made significant strides in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, primarily operating in the Permian Basin, a key region for energy resources. Concho is renowned for its innovative approach to resource extraction, focusing on sustainable practices and advanced technology. The company’s core services include drilling, production, and development of oil and gas reserves, which set it apart in a competitive market. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, Concho has achieved notable milestones, including substantial growth in production capacity and strategic acquisitions that enhance its market position.

DitchCarbon Score

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Concho's score of 28 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Concho's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Concho Resources reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,429,199,000 kg CO2e. This figure represents a slight increase from 2018, when emissions were about 1,403,345,000 kg CO2e, and a significant rise from 2017's total of approximately 1,231,787,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed its Scope 1 emissions intensity, which was about 8,700 kg CO2e per tonne in 2019, 8,800 kg CO2e per tonne in 2018, and 11,500 kg CO2e per tonne in 2017. Despite these figures, Concho has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they disclosed any climate pledges. The absence of defined climate commitments may reflect a broader industry context where many companies are still developing comprehensive strategies to address carbon emissions. As such, Concho's current emissions data highlights the need for enhanced transparency and commitment to climate action within the sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Concho's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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 Concho is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Concho 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.

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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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