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Crude Oil Extraction
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Enquest

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EnQuest PLC, a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2010, the company has rapidly established itself as a key operator in the North Sea and other regions, focusing on the development and production of oil and gas resources. EnQuest is renowned for its innovative approach to maximising recovery from mature fields, employing advanced technologies and operational efficiencies. The company’s core services include asset management, production optimisation, and decommissioning, which set it apart in a competitive market. EnQuest has achieved significant milestones, including the successful acquisition of strategic assets that bolster its market position. With a commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, EnQuest continues to drive growth while navigating the evolving energy landscape.

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11

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Crude Oil Extraction 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Enquest's score of 11 is lower than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Enquest's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, EnQuest, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,042,610,000 kg CO2e globally. Within the UK, their emissions were broken down into Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 categories, with Scope 1 emissions at about 72,242,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 74,377,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 453,000 kg CO2e. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was approximately 765,206,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, EnQuest's UK emissions were lower, with Scope 1 at about 29,823,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 72,384,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant increase in emissions in 2023, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 2 categories. EnQuest has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor have they reported any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets. Their emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization, indicating that the figures are independently reported by EnQuest PLC. Overall, while EnQuest has made strides in transparency regarding their emissions, the absence of reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Enquest's primary industry is Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying, 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 Enquest is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Enquest 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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UN Global Compact
RE 100
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