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Tullow Oil plc, a prominent player in the chemical and fertilizer minerals sector, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1985, the company has established itself as a key operator in the mining and quarrying industry, focusing on oil and gas exploration and production across various regions, including West Africa and South America.
Specialising in the extraction of oil and gas, Tullow Oil is recognised for its innovative approaches to resource management and sustainable practices. The company has achieved significant milestones, including successful exploration campaigns that have bolstered its market position. With a commitment to operational excellence and environmental stewardship, Tullow Oil continues to be a leader in the industry, delivering unique solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients and stakeholders.
46
DitchCarbon score
+28 vs industry average
Tullow Oil’s score of 46 is higher than 71% 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
Very High
Salt and Mineral Mining is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.437
20182025
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Tullow Oil's reported carbon emissions
Tullow Oil plc, headquartered in GB and operating in the chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt, and other mining and quarrying products industry, reported total emissions of approximately 10.5 million kg CO2e in 2024. This included about 2.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 1,030 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and around 8.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 11.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at roughly 2.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 870 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 9.4 million kg CO2e. For 2022, total emissions stood at approximately 8.9 million kg CO2e, comprising about 2.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 810 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Tullow Oil has committed to achieving Net Zero for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a net equity basis. The company also aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by at least 40% by 2025, from a 2020 baseline, primarily by eliminating routine flaring at its Jubilee and TEN fields.
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Tullow Oil’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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