Santos Limited, commonly referred to as Santos, is a leading Australian oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1954, Santos has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, with significant operations across Australia and in regions such as Papua New Guinea and the Timor Sea. The company focuses on the exploration, development, and production of natural gas and oil, with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices and innovation. Santos is renowned for its core products, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) and domestic gas supply, which are pivotal in meeting both local and international energy demands. With a commitment to reducing carbon emissions and advancing renewable energy initiatives, Santos has positioned itself as a forward-thinking leader in the industry, achieving notable milestones in project development and environmental stewardship.
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In 2023, Santos reported a total of approximately 5,660,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions globally, with significant contributions from various regions, including 3,380,000 kg CO2e from Australia. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040. This long-term target is part of their broader strategy to address climate change and reduce their carbon footprint. Santos has also committed to a near-term reduction of 42% in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring alignment with global climate goals. The company is also focused on measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for approximately 32,700,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Overall, Santos is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in its sustainability efforts.
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2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 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 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
Scope 2 | 37,796,000 | - | - | - | 000 | 000 | 000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000 | 000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
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Santos is participating in some 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.