Galp Energia, commonly known as Galp, is a prominent energy company headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal (PT). Founded in 1999, Galp has established itself as a key player in the oil and gas industry, with significant operations across Europe, Africa, and South America. The company focuses on exploration, production, refining, and distribution of oil and natural gas, alongside a growing commitment to renewable energy solutions. Galp's core offerings include petroleum products, natural gas, and electricity, distinguished by their emphasis on sustainability and innovation. Notably, Galp has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, positioning itself as a leader in the transition to cleaner energy. With a robust market presence and a commitment to responsible energy practices, Galp continues to achieve significant milestones in the evolving energy landscape.
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In 2024, Galp reported total carbon emissions of approximately 45,870,544,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3,128,177,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 8,820,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 42,717,945,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the total emissions were approximately 42,596,960,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 3,013,837,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 9,848,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 39,547,268,000 kg CO2e. Galp has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute emissions from operations by 40% by 2030 compared to 2017 levels, specifically targeting both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company has announced a long-term goal to achieve net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This commitment aligns with the European Union's climate objectives and the Portuguese government's targets. The company is also focused on reducing its carbon intensity, with plans to lower the carbon intensity of energy produced by 40% by 2030 compared to 2017 levels. Furthermore, Galp is committed to achieving near-zero upstream methane emissions by 2030, as part of its broader sustainability strategy. Overall, Galp's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the energy sector.
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| 2011 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 172,680,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 302,254,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Galp's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 8% last year and increased significantly since 2011, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 83% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Galp 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.

