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Kosmos Energy, officially known as Kosmos Energy LLC, is a prominent player in the crude petroleum industry, specialising in oil exploration and production services related to crude oil extraction. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates across various regions, including West Africa, North America, and South America, leveraging its strategic presence to develop significant hydrocarbon assets.
Founded in 2003, Kosmos Energy has established a reputation for its focus on deepwater exploration and innovative extraction techniques. Its core offerings include upstream oil and gas exploration, development, and production, with a distinctive emphasis on sustainable and efficient resource development. Recognised for notable achievements in discovering and developing major oil fields, Kosmos Energy maintains a strong market position within the global energy sector.
+27 vs industry average
Kosmos Energy’s score of 43 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Crude Oil Extraction is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Crude Oil Extraction industry has reduced its overall emissions by 16% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Kosmos Energy reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1,038,000 kg CO2e in 2025. Their Scope 2 emissions (location-based) for the same year were about 852,000 kg CO2e. For Scope 3, 'use of sold products' contributed approximately 7,725,505,000 kg CO2e in 2025.
Looking back, in 2024, Kosmos Energy's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 13,733,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) were about 972,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 'use of sold products' were around 8,878,066,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 22,838,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) were about 1,018,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 'use of sold products' amounted to approximately 8,425,415,000 kg CO2e.
Kosmos Energy has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 equity emissions by 25% by 2026, using a 2022 baseline. Furthermore, the company set a goal in early 2020 to achieve carbon neutrality for its operated Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 or sooner, a target they proudly state was met in 2021 and has been maintained since.
It should be noted that some Scope 3 categories, specifically 'purchased goods and services,' were not disclosed in the provided data.
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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