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Southwestern Energy

Southwestern Energy Company, commonly referred to as Southwestern Energy, is a prominent player in the natural gas and energy sector, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1929, the company has established itself as a leader in the exploration and production of natural gas, primarily operating in the Appalachian Basin and the Haynesville Shale region. Specialising in the development of unconventional natural gas resources, Southwestern Energy offers a unique portfolio of services that includes drilling, production, and midstream operations. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovative technologies, which enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position, Southwestern Energy has achieved significant milestones, including substantial growth in production and reserves, solidifying its reputation as a key contributor to the energy landscape in North America.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Southwestern Energy's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Southwestern Energy's score of 17 is lower than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Southwestern Energy's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Southwestern Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,286,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 3,640,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marked a slight decrease from 2021, where emissions were about 1,548,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 5,910,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a notable reduction in emissions intensity, achieving approximately 0.00411 kg CO2e per MMBtu of gas produced in 2022. Despite these figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Southwestern Energy. The company continues to focus on improving its operational efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions as part of its broader climate strategy.

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Scope 1
1,057,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Southwestern Energy's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Southwestern Energy is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Southwestern Energy is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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