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Targa Resources

Targa Resources Corp., commonly referred to as Targa, is a leading provider of natural gas and natural gas liquids services in the United States. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company operates primarily in the Gulf Coast and Mid-Continent regions, focusing on the midstream sector of the energy industry. Founded in 2005, Targa has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its operational footprint and service capabilities. Targa's core offerings include natural gas processing, transportation, and storage, as well as the fractionation of natural gas liquids. What sets Targa apart is its integrated approach, which enhances efficiency and reliability in delivering energy solutions. With a strong market position, Targa Resources has established itself as a key player in the energy landscape, recognised for its commitment to operational excellence and sustainability.

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10

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Natural Gas Extraction 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Targa Resources's score of 10 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Targa Resources's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Targa Resources reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 9,531,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 3,691,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks an increase in emissions from 2022, where Scope 1 emissions were about 8,406,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 3,296,000,000 kg CO2e. The total emissions for 2022 were around 11,702,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a trend of rising emissions over the past year. Targa Resources has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its operations, specifically targeting Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. While specific reduction targets have not been disclosed, the company is aligned with industry standards aimed at limiting global warming. Their near-term targets are classified as committed, reflecting a proactive approach to climate commitments. Overall, Targa Resources is actively engaged in addressing its carbon footprint, although the lack of Scope 3 emissions data limits a comprehensive understanding of its total climate impact. The company continues to focus on operational improvements to enhance sustainability and reduce emissions in line with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
5,600,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
30,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Targa Resources's primary industry is Natural gas and services related to natural gas extraction, excluding surveying, 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 Targa Resources is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Targa Resources is participating in some 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
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