Noble Corporation, commonly referred to as Noble, is a leading player in the patent fuel industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1921, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe and North America. Noble is renowned for its innovative solutions in patent fuel technology, focusing on enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability.
The company’s core offerings include advanced patent fuel systems that are designed to optimise energy production while minimising environmental impact. Noble's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in reducing carbon emissions and improving fuel performance. With a legacy of excellence and a forward-thinking approach, Noble continues to shape the future of the patent fuel sector.
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Industry Intensity
Patent Fuel is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Patent Fuel industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Noble's reported carbon emissions
Noble, a UK-based company in the Patent Fuel industry, is actively working to reduce its environmental impact. For the reporting year 2024, Noble reported total emissions of approximately 872 million kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Scope 1 emissions for 2024 were about 870.4 million kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were approximately 1.53 million kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, specifically from business travel, amounted to about 34.07 million kg CO2e in 2024. In 2023, Noble's total emissions were approximately 859 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 858.07 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1.04 million kg CO2e. Business travel within Scope 3 contributed about 21.91 million kg CO2e. Noble has set a significant target to decrease the carbon intensity of its drilling operations by 20% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This intensity reduction applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, measured as metric tons of CO2e per contracted day for rig type. The company also aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade, with a target year of 2025 for this initiative.
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Noble’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2027
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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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

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