Inpex Sustainability Profile
Inpex Corporation, a leading Japanese oil and gas exploration and production company, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1966, Inpex has grown to become a significant player in the global energy sector, with operations spanning across Asia, the Middle East, and Australia. The company focuses on upstream activities, including the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas, positioning itself as a key contributor to energy security. Inpex is renowned for its innovative approaches to resource development, particularly in challenging environments. The company’s flagship projects, such as the Ichthys LNG project in Australia, highlight its commitment to sustainable practices and technological advancement. With a strong market presence and a dedication to operational excellence, Inpex continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a vital entity in the energy industry.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Inpex's score of 57 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Inpex's reported carbon emissions
Inpex, headquartered in Japan, reported its carbon emissions for 2024, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 147,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 35,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were around 160,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were slightly higher at 34,000 kg CO2e. Globally, Inpex's total emissions for 2024 reached approximately 6,614,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 6,833,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 45,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions, including 86,238,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products. Inpex has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 27.5% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions in absolute terms by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In the near term, they aim to reduce net carbon intensity by 35% by 2027 relative to 2019 levels. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Inpex's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The company is actively working towards carbon neutrality in key areas such as manufacturing and energy utilisation by 2035.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 608,334,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 42,009,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Inpex's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Inpex's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 1% last year and increased significantly since 2015, 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 97% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Inpex's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Inpex has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
