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Qatarenergy

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

7

Industry Average

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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Qatarenergy's score of 7 is lower than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

37%

Qatarenergy's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, QatarEnergy reported carbon emissions of approximately 45,100,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 43,100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, although no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been disclosed. Historically, QatarEnergy's emissions have shown significant figures, with 2022 emissions at approximately 44,300,000,000 kg CO2e (43,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2). The company has consistently reported high emissions levels, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at about 39,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets or initiatives, QatarEnergy operates within a global context where the energy sector is increasingly pressured to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company’s emissions data highlights the challenges faced by fossil fuel producers in aligning with global climate commitments.

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Scope 1
4,941,866,000
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Scope 2
112,974,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Qatarenergy's primary industry is Gas/Diesel Oil, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Qatarenergy is headquartered in QA, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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 committed to any 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.

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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