Seadrill
Seadrill Limited, commonly referred to as Seadrill, is a leading offshore drilling contractor headquartered in Bermuda (BM). Established in 2005, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across key regions, including the North Sea, West Africa, and the Gulf of Mexico. Specialising in the provision of drilling services for oil and gas exploration, Seadrill is renowned for its advanced fleet of drillships and semi-submersible rigs, which are equipped with cutting-edge technology. With a commitment to safety and efficiency, Seadrill has achieved significant milestones, including the successful deployment of innovative drilling solutions that enhance operational performance. The company holds a strong market position, recognised for its reliability and expertise in deepwater drilling. Seadrill continues to set industry standards, making it a prominent player in the global offshore drilling sector.
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Seadrill's score of 8 is lower than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Seadrill's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Seadrill reported total carbon emissions of approximately 856,644,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 586,023,880 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 405,630 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 270,619,830 kg CO2e. Over the years, Seadrill has shown a trend of decreasing emissions, with total emissions dropping from about 921,891,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 615,116,000 kg CO2e in 2021. This represents a notable reduction in emissions, particularly in Scope 1, which decreased from approximately 883,824,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 599,885,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Despite these reductions, Seadrill has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within the global offshore drilling industry, which is increasingly focusing on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. Seadrill's headquarters is located in BM, and the company continues to navigate the challenges of balancing operational demands with climate commitments.
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Get Started| 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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| Scope 1 | 696,966,850 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,998,150 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 566,225,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Seadrill 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.
