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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Seadrill's score of 6 is lower than 66% 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 of 270,214,230 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses various categories such as purchased goods and services, downstream leased assets, and business travel. Over the years, Seadrill has shown a trend in its emissions data. For instance, in 2021, the total emissions were about 615,116,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 599,885,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 265,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a rise in emissions from 2021 to 2022, despite the company's ongoing efforts to address its carbon footprint. Seadrill has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. Overall, Seadrill's emissions data reflects the challenges faced by the offshore drilling industry in reducing carbon emissions, highlighting the need for ongoing efforts and strategies to mitigate climate impact.
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| 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
