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.
+29 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Crude Oil Extraction is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Crude Oil Extraction industry has reduced its overall emissions by 16% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Kosmos Energy's reported carbon emissions
Kosmos Energy, headquartered in the US and operating in crude petroleum and related services, has reported its carbon emissions across various scopes.
For the 2025 reporting year, Kosmos Energy's total emissions were approximately 7.93 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 1.04 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 852,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions, primarily from the use of sold products, amounting to about 7.73 billion kg CO2e.
In 2024, the company's total emissions stood at approximately 10.36 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 13.73 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 972,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions (use of sold products) of approximately 8.88 billion kg CO2e.
Moving to 2023, total emissions were around 10.75 billion kg CO2e. This consisted of approximately 22.84 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1.02 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and about 8.43 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 (use of sold products).
Kosmos Energy has established climate commitments. Notably, the company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 equity emissions by 25% by 2026, using a 2022 baseline. Furthermore, Kosmos Energy achieved carbon neutrality for its operated Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2021 and has maintained this status.
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Kosmos Energy’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Climate Action 100
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