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.
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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.
Qatarenergy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, QatarEnergy reported carbon emissions of approximately 43,100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 sources combined. This figure reflects a slight decrease from the previous year's emissions of about 43,900,000,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown for 2023 indicates that Scope 1 emissions were around 43,900,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 2,200,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, QatarEnergy has consistently reported high levels of emissions, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at about 38,900,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. Despite the lack of formal reduction commitments, QatarEnergy's emissions data highlights the significant carbon footprint associated with its operations, underscoring the need for enhanced sustainability measures in the energy sector. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where fossil fuel production is inherently linked to high greenhouse gas emissions.
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| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
