Tullow Oil
Tullow Oil plc, a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1985, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including West Africa and South America. Tullow Oil focuses on exploration and production, specialising in oil and gas resources that are often located in challenging environments. With a commitment to sustainable practices, Tullow Oil has achieved significant milestones, including successful exploration campaigns and strategic partnerships. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to resource extraction, which sets it apart in a competitive market. Tullow Oil's dedication to operational excellence and community engagement has solidified its position as a leading independent oil and gas company, making it a noteworthy entity in the global energy landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Tullow Oil'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Tullow Oil's score of 24 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Tullow Oil's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Tullow Oil reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,699,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,342,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 870 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 9,356,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Tullow Oil's emissions have fluctuated. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 8,939,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,258,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 810 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 6,680,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows an increase in total emissions from 2021, where they were approximately 3,127,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Tullow Oil has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where the oil and gas sector faces increasing scrutiny over carbon emissions and climate impact. Tullow Oil's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and potential future commitments to align with global climate goals.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 752,539,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,631,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 000 | 000 | 000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,620,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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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.
Tullow Oil is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
