Novatek, officially known as Novatek PAO, is a leading independent natural gas producer headquartered in Russia. Established in 1994, the company has grown significantly, becoming a key player in the global energy sector, particularly in the exploration, production, and processing of natural gas and liquid hydrocarbons. With major operations in the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug and the Gydan Peninsula, Novatek is renowned for its innovative approaches to liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, notably through its flagship Yamal LNG project. The company’s commitment to sustainable practices and advanced technologies has positioned it as a market leader, contributing to Russia's status as a top natural gas exporter. Novatek's unique offerings, including its focus on environmentally friendly production methods, have garnered international recognition, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking entity in the energy industry.
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Novatek's score of 25 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Novatek reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9482000000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 173000000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 176397000000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a significant reliance on fossil fuel production, with Scope 3 emissions primarily arising from the use of sold products. Over the years, Novatek's emissions have fluctuated, with notable figures including approximately 10048000000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 9423000000 kg CO2e in 2022 for Scope 1 emissions. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. Despite the lack of formal commitments, Novatek's emissions data reflects ongoing operations in the mineral fuels and oils sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact. The company continues to face pressure to enhance its climate strategies and reduce its carbon footprint in line with global climate goals.
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Add to project2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 4.74 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Novatek is committed to some 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.