Talos Energy, a prominent player in the gas and diesel oil industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations in the Gulf of Mexico and offshore regions. Founded in 2012, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in exploration and production, focusing on the acquisition and development of oil and natural gas resources.
Talos Energy is renowned for its innovative approach to energy production, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability. The company’s core services include offshore drilling and production, with a commitment to environmental stewardship and safety. Notable achievements include successful exploration projects that have significantly increased its reserves, positioning Talos Energy as a key contributor to the energy sector.
+6 vs industry average
Talos Energy’s score of 26 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Gas/Diesel Oil has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Gas/Diesel Oil industry has reduced its overall emissions by 41% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Talos Energy's reported carbon emissions
Talos Energy, a US-based Gas/Diesel Oil industry company, reported Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for the reporting years up to 2025. In 2025, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 854,999,000 kg CO2e, with fugitive emissions accounting for about 153,849,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions for 2025 were approximately 786,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 894,810,000 kg CO2e, including about 170,688,000 kg CO2e of fugitive emissions, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 1,043,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 646,908,000 kg CO2e, with fugitive emissions at about 180,375,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 715,000 kg CO2e.
Talos Energy has set several reduction targets. The company has a target to reduce Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity by 30% by 2025, compared to 2018 levels. A stretch target of a 40% reduction in Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity by 2025 also exists. Between 2020 and 2021, Talos Energy achieved an 8.6% reduction in Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity.
Looking ahead, Talos Energy has a medium-term goal to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 15% by 2030, using 2022 as a baseline. The company notes that Scope 3 emissions data, specifically for purchased goods and services, is currently missing.
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Talos Energy’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
15% reduction in Scope 1
Our medium-term goal is to reduce our 2022 baseline GHG absolute emissions by 15% by 2030.
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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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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