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Shearwater

Shearwater GeoServices Holding AS, commonly known as Shearwater, is a leading provider of geophysical services headquartered in Norway. Founded in 2017, the company has rapidly established itself in the marine geophysical industry, focusing on advanced seismic data acquisition and processing. With a strong operational presence in key regions such as the North Sea and the Asia-Pacific, Shearwater serves a diverse clientele in the oil and gas sector. The company offers a range of core services, including 2D and 3D seismic surveys, which are distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and commitment to data quality. Shearwater's innovative approach has positioned it as a trusted partner in the energy sector, contributing to significant milestones in environmental sustainability and operational efficiency. With a reputation for excellence, Shearwater continues to shape the future of geophysical exploration.

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31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Shearwater's score of 31 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Shearwater's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Shearwater reported total carbon emissions of approximately 414,100 kg CO2e. This figure includes 208,300 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 56,100 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 149,700 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses business travel (34,200 kg CO2e), employee commute (5,740 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (51,200 kg CO2e). In the previous years, Shearwater's emissions were as follows: in 2022, total emissions were about 356,800 kg CO2e; in 2021, approximately 426,800 kg CO2e; and in 2020, around 439,800 kg CO2e. The data indicates a slight increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023, contrasting with a general trend of fluctuation over the years. Despite these figures, Shearwater has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to disclose emissions across all three scopes, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.

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20192020202120222023
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270,596,730
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Scope 2
345,900
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Scope 3
66,692,050
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shearwater's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Shearwater is headquartered in NO, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Shearwater 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.

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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