Genel Energy
Genel Energy plc, commonly referred to as Genel Energy, is a prominent independent oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2011, the company has established a strong presence in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, focusing on the development of oil fields and the production of hydrocarbons. Specialising in the exploration and production of oil, Genel Energy is recognised for its strategic assets, including the Taq Taq and Tawke fields. The company’s commitment to operational excellence and sustainable practices sets it apart in the energy sector. With a robust portfolio and a focus on maximising resource potential, Genel Energy has positioned itself as a key player in the industry, achieving significant milestones in production and exploration.
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Genel Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Genel Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 100,098,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 52,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 825,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes significant contributions from capital goods (229,000 kg CO2e), business travel (182,000 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (343,000 kg CO2e). For the UK operations in 2024, Genel Energy's Scope 2 emissions were about 4,300 kg CO2e, while in 2023, they reported 9,400 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. This indicates a slight decrease in emissions over the year. Genel Energy has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. The company continues to disclose its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact reporting.
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| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 816,160 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 507,450 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 |
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Genel Energy 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.
