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Kosmos Energy

Kosmos Energy Ltd., a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations in West Africa and the Gulf of Mexico. Founded in 2003, the company has achieved notable milestones, including successful exploration and production ventures that have positioned it as a leader in the sector. Specialising in deepwater exploration and production, Kosmos Energy is recognised for its innovative approach to resource development, particularly in emerging markets. The company’s core services include oil and gas exploration, production, and development, with a focus on sustainable practices and technological advancements that enhance efficiency. With a strong market presence, Kosmos Energy has garnered attention for its strategic partnerships and successful projects, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking energy company committed to delivering value while prioritising environmental stewardship.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kosmos Energy's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Crude Oil Extraction 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

Kosmos Energy's score of 26 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kosmos Energy's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kosmos Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,913,000 kg CO2e, comprising 23,913,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 1,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions related to business travel, amounting to approximately 391,000 kg CO2e. Kosmos Energy has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been detailed in the available data. The company has not set Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or documented any specific climate pledges. Historically, Kosmos Energy's emissions have varied, with total emissions recorded at approximately 119,069,330 kg CO2e in 2015, decreasing to about 35,272,560 kg CO2e in 2016, and fluctuating in subsequent years. The company has made strides in transparency by disclosing emissions across all three scopes, which is essential for understanding its overall environmental impact. As a US-based company, Kosmos Energy is positioned within the global energy sector, which is increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The absence of specific reduction targets highlights an area for potential growth in their climate strategy.

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Scope 1
109,309,000
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Scope 2
1,026,000
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000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
2,019,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kosmos Energy's primary industry is Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Kosmos Energy is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low 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.

Kosmos 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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