EOG Resources, Inc., a leading independent oil and natural gas company, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, and other key regions. Founded in 1999, EOG has established itself as a pioneer in the exploration and production sector, focusing on the development of unconventional resources. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to drilling and completion techniques, which enhance efficiency and reduce costs. EOG's core offerings include crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas, positioning it as a formidable player in the energy market. With a commitment to sustainable practices and technological advancement, EOG Resources has achieved notable milestones, including consistent production growth and a strong financial performance, solidifying its reputation as a top-tier energy provider.
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In 2023, Eog Resources, headquartered in the US, reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 5,697,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 393,853,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. In 2022, Eog Resources' global emissions included around 5,100,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, with 20,000,000 kg CO2e attributed to fugitive emissions and 4,300,000,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions for that year were approximately 400,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the use of sold products, reached about 110,300,000,000 kg CO2e. Eog Resources has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, and there are no SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets reported. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Eog Resources, Inc. Overall, Eog Resources continues to monitor and report its emissions, but lacks defined reduction strategies or commitments at this time.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,400,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 |
Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Eog Resources has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
