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Karoon Energy

Karoon Energy Limited, commonly referred to as Karoon Energy, is an Australian oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Perth, Australia. Founded in 2006, Karoon has established a strong presence in the energy sector, focusing primarily on the exploration and development of oil and gas resources in Brazil and Australia. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to energy production, with a portfolio that includes significant offshore oil discoveries and development projects. Karoon's commitment to sustainable practices and operational excellence sets it apart in a competitive market. Notable achievements include successful drilling campaigns and strategic partnerships that enhance its market position. With a focus on delivering high-quality energy solutions, Karoon Energy continues to play a pivotal role in the evolving landscape of the oil and gas industry, driving growth and sustainability in its operational regions.

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24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Gas/Diesel Oil industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Karoon Energy's score of 24 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Karoon Energy's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Karoon Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,394,185,800 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 123,747,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 55,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a significant portion of their overall emissions, highlighting the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 2,679,198,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 125,694,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 38,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a substantial increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023, particularly in Scope 3, which is critical for understanding the broader environmental impact of their operations. Karoon Energy has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions, which is a vital step in addressing climate change. The emissions intensity for 2023 was approximately 0.0135 kg CO2e/boe, reflecting their ongoing efforts to manage emissions relative to production. Overall, while Karoon Energy has made strides in transparency regarding its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for the company to enhance its climate commitments and align with industry best practices for sustainability.

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Scope 1
20,140,000
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Scope 2
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Karoon Energy's primary industry is Gas/Diesel Oil, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Karoon Energy is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Karoon Energy is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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