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Shelf Drilling, officially known as Shelf Drilling, Ltd., is a prominent player in the construction work industry, specifically focusing on offshore drilling services. Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (AE), the company operates extensively in key regions such as the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012, Shelf Drilling has rapidly established itself as a leader in providing high-quality, cost-effective drilling solutions tailored to the needs of its clients.
The company’s core offerings include the operation of jack-up rigs and other drilling units, distinguished by their advanced technology and operational efficiency. Shelf Drilling's commitment to safety and environmental stewardship further enhances its market position, making it a trusted partner in the energy sector. With a strong track record of successful projects, Shelf Drilling continues to drive innovation and excellence in offshore drilling operations.
+6 vs industry average
Shelf Drilling’s score of 30 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Shelf Drilling, headquartered in AE and operating in the Construction Work sector, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 572,643,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This figure comprises 296,699,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, about 649,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and approximately 275,295,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2023, Shelf Drilling's total emissions were roughly 585,636,000 kg CO2e, including 296,422,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, around 693,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based, and 288,521,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Looking back to 2022, their Scope 1 emissions were approximately 252,943,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 680,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled roughly 876,168,000 kg CO2e.
Shelf Drilling has set several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its 2021 average daily per rig Scope 1 emissions by 20% over five years, with a target end year of 2026. Additionally, a near-term goal was established to reduce the fourth quarter of 2022 Scope 1 per rig per day average emissions by 4% compared to the 2021 average. The emissions data and climate commitments for Shelf Drilling are inherited from its parent company, Shelf Drilling, Ltd., at cascade level 0.
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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