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Crude Oil Extraction
SA
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Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company Sustainability Profile

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Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company, commonly referred to as ARO Drilling, is a prominent player in the offshore drilling industry, headquartered in Saudi Arabia. Established as a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Rowan Companies, ARO Drilling focuses on providing high-quality drilling services across the Arabian Gulf and other key operational regions. Founded in 2019, ARO Drilling has quickly made a name for itself by leveraging advanced technology and a fleet of state-of-the-art offshore rigs. The company offers a range of services, including drilling and well services, which are distinguished by their commitment to safety and operational efficiency. With a strong market position, ARO Drilling is recognised for its innovative approaches and significant contributions to the energy sector, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's status as a global leader in oil and gas production.

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42

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company's score of 42 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Valaris Limited

Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company, headquartered in Saudi Arabia, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is a current subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Oil Company, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. While there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company, it is important to note that it inherits performance data and potential climate initiatives from its parent company, Saudi Arabian Oil Company. This relationship suggests that any climate commitments or emissions reduction strategies may align with broader corporate goals set by the parent organisation. As a subsidiary, Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company may be expected to adhere to the sustainability and climate strategies established by Saudi Arabian Oil Company, which could include industry-standard practices for emissions reduction and climate action. However, specific details regarding these initiatives or targets are not available at this time.

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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 Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company's primary industry is Crude Oil Extraction, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company'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 Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company is in SA, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company'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%

Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company'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.

Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company 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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