QatarEnergy, formerly known as Qatar Petroleum, is a leading global energy company headquartered in Doha, Qatar (QA). Established in 1974, the company has significantly contributed to the development of Qatar's oil and gas sector, positioning itself as a key player in the energy industry. With operations spanning the Middle East and beyond, QatarEnergy focuses on exploration, production, and refining of hydrocarbons, alongside renewable energy initiatives. The company is renowned for its vast natural gas reserves, particularly in the North Field, which is one of the largest in the world. QatarEnergy's commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart, as it actively invests in cleaner energy technologies. As a major exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), QatarEnergy has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its status as a cornerstone of the global energy market.
How does Qatarenergy'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.
Mean score of companies in the Gas/Diesel Oil 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.
Qatarenergy's score of 9 is lower than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, QatarEnergy reported carbon emissions of approximately 43,100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 sources combined. This figure reflects their ongoing operations in the energy sector, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 43,900,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,200,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, QatarEnergy has shown a trend in emissions, with significant figures recorded in previous years, such as 43,300,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 38,900,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Despite these high emissions, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. QatarEnergy's climate commitments remain vague, with no specific pledges or targets outlined in their recent reports. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where carbon emissions are a critical concern, yet it has not established formal reduction initiatives or science-based targets to mitigate its environmental impact.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scope 1 | 4,941,866,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 112,974,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
Qatarenergy is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.