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Talos Energy

Talos Energy, a prominent player in the US energy sector, is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with significant operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Founded in 2012, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, focusing on offshore resources. Talos Energy is renowned for its innovative approach to energy extraction, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. The company’s core services include the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and gas properties, with a commitment to responsible resource management. With a strong market position, Talos Energy has achieved notable milestones, including successful drilling projects and strategic partnerships that bolster its growth trajectory. As a forward-thinking entity in the energy industry, Talos Energy continues to set benchmarks for excellence and environmental stewardship.

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22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Gas/Diesel Oil 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Talos Energy's score of 22 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Talos Energy's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Talos Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 646,908,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,195,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 251,458,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This represents a significant increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were about 487,622,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions decreased slightly from 2,236,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions also saw a notable reduction from approximately 1,059,981,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Talos Energy has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity by 2025, using 2018 levels as a baseline. This target reflects their commitment to improving operational efficiency and reducing their carbon footprint. Additionally, they have established a medium-term goal to reduce absolute GHG emissions by 15% from their 2022 baseline by 2030. In 2021, Talos achieved an 8.6% reduction in Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity, positioning them among the top 20% of peers in this regard. These initiatives demonstrate Talos Energy's proactive approach to addressing climate change and their commitment to sustainability within the energy sector.

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549,088,000,000
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Scope 2
1,636,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Talos Energy's primary industry is Gas/Diesel Oil, which is very high 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. This request for Talos Energy is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Talos 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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