NOV Inc., commonly referred to as NOV, is a leading player in the crude petroleum industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1862, the company has established itself as a key provider of services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying, with significant operations across North America and international markets.
NOV offers a diverse range of products and services, including drilling equipment, wellbore technologies, and production solutions, all designed to enhance efficiency and safety in oil extraction processes. The company is recognised for its innovative approach and commitment to sustainability, positioning itself as a market leader in the energy sector.
With a rich history of milestones, NOV has continually adapted to industry changes, solidifying its reputation for excellence and reliability. Its unique offerings and strategic market presence have earned NOV a notable position among competitors in the crude petroleum landscape.
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Nov’s score of 19 is lower than 48% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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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 90% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Nov's reported carbon emissions
NOV Inc., headquartered in the US and operating in the crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction industry, reported a combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions total of approximately 411,023,000 kg CO2e for 2024. This figure represents a decrease from the approximately 378,751,000 kg CO2e reported for 2023 and approximately 368,636,000 kg CO2e for 2022. In 2021, total Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 384,013,000 kg CO2e, and in 2018, they stood at approximately 1,330,000,000 kg CO2e. NOV Inc. does not currently disclose Scope 3 emissions data, with purchased goods and services identified as a missing data point. While specific reduction targets are not detailed for NOV Inc. directly within the provided data, the company's sustainability report highlights its work in carbon capture technologies, aiming to assist customers in de-risking carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) efforts. This initiative is described in the context of working towards net-zero goals. Additionally, the data references targets from CN (Canadian National Railway Company), which has an SBTi-approved commitment to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 43% per gross ton mile by 2030 from a 2019 base year. CN also aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2019 base year. It is important to note that this CN data is referenced in a CDP report and is not directly stated as NOV Inc.'s own target.
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Nov’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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NOV is working to being at the forefront of these technologi…
NOV is working to being at the forefront of these technologies, helping our customers de-risk their CCUS efforts by providing reliable, scal…
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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