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Crude Oil Extraction
US
updated 2 months ago

Petrohawk Energy Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Petrohawk Energy Corporation, a prominent player in the US energy sector, is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Founded in 2006, the company has established itself as a leader in the exploration and production of natural gas and oil, primarily focusing on the prolific shale formations of the Eagle Ford and Haynesville regions. Petrohawk is renowned for its innovative drilling techniques and commitment to operational efficiency, which have significantly enhanced its production capabilities. The company’s strategic approach has positioned it favourably within the competitive landscape, earning recognition for its sustainable practices and technological advancements. With a strong emphasis on maximising resource recovery, Petrohawk continues to contribute to the evolving energy market while maintaining a focus on environmental stewardship.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Petrohawk Energy Corporation'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.

34

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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Petrohawk Energy Corporation's score of 34 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Petrohawk Energy Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from BP p.l.c.

Petrohawk Energy Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of BP p.l.c., and any relevant emissions data or climate commitments may be cascaded from BP's initiatives. As of now, Petrohawk Energy Corporation has not established any documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The absence of specific targets suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing its climate strategy. Given its affiliation with BP p.l.c., it is important to note that any climate commitments or emissions data may be influenced by BP's broader sustainability goals and initiatives. However, without specific data or commitments from Petrohawk itself, it is challenging to provide a detailed overview of its carbon emissions and climate commitments. In summary, Petrohawk Energy Corporation currently lacks specific emissions data and reduction targets, with potential influences from its parent company, BP p.l.c.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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000,000,000,000
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000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Petrohawk Energy Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Petrohawk Energy Corporation'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.

How Carbon Intensive is Petrohawk Energy Corporation's Location?

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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. This request for Petrohawk Energy Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Petrohawk Energy Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Petrohawk Energy Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 11% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
100%

Petrohawk Energy Corporation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Petrohawk Energy Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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