Golar LNG Limited, commonly referred to as Golar LNG, is a leading player in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, headquartered in Bermuda (BM). Founded in 1946, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on the transportation and regasification of LNG. Golar LNG is renowned for its innovative floating LNG solutions, including Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs) and Floating LNG (FLNG) facilities. These unique offerings enable efficient and flexible LNG supply chains, catering to the evolving energy demands worldwide. With a commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, Golar LNG has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the energy sector. The company continues to lead the way in transforming the LNG market, leveraging its extensive experience and cutting-edge technology.
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In 2023, Golar LNG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 584,778,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources and 41,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). This marks a significant reduction from previous years, with emissions in 2022 recorded at about 694,093,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 51,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has shown a trend of decreasing emissions over the years, with Scope 1 emissions dropping from approximately 1,363,929,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 1,945,020,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Golar LNG has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, Golar LNG's emissions data reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although further transparency regarding specific reduction strategies and targets would enhance its climate accountability. The headquarters of Golar LNG is located in BM.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,888,962,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | 00,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Golar Lng 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.