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Crude Oil Extraction
GB
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Rowan Companies Limited Sustainability Profile

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Rowan Companies Limited, commonly known as Rowan, is a prominent player in the offshore drilling industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1923, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including the North Sea and Gulf of Mexico. Rowan is renowned for its innovative drilling rigs and services, specialising in both jack-up and deepwater drilling solutions. With a commitment to safety and efficiency, Rowan's unique offerings include advanced rig technology and a highly skilled workforce, positioning the company as a leader in the sector. Over the years, Rowan has achieved significant milestones, including the successful deployment of state-of-the-art drilling units that enhance operational performance. As a trusted partner in the energy sector, Rowan Companies Limited continues to uphold its reputation for excellence and reliability in offshore drilling.

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40

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

Rowan Companies Limited's score of 40 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rowan Companies Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Valaris Limited

Rowan Companies Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Valaris Limited, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. However, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Rowan Companies Limited at this time. As a subsidiary, any potential emissions data or climate initiatives may be inherited from Valaris Limited, but specific figures or commitments have not been disclosed. The absence of emissions data and reduction initiatives highlights a gap in transparency regarding Rowan Companies Limited's environmental impact and climate strategy. In the context of the industry, it is essential for companies like Rowan to establish clear carbon reduction targets and commitments to align with global climate goals. Without specific data or initiatives, the company may face challenges in demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
970,569,000
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Scope 2
14,489,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
51,627,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Rowan Companies Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rowan Companies Limited'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 Rowan Companies Limited'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 Rowan Companies Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Rowan Companies Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Rowan Companies Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 6% last year and increased significantly since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 66% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 65% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
65%
Capital Goods
23%
Downstream Leased Assets
5%
Investments
2%
Business Travel
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Rowan Companies Limited'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.

Rowan Companies Limited 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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