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.
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Tullow Oil's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Tullow Oil reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,516,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,096,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,030 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 8,419,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant increase from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 11,699,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Tullow Oil has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, the company emitted about 8,939,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,258,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 6,680,000 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Tullow Oil's emissions profile reflects the challenges faced by the oil and gas industry in reducing carbon footprints while maintaining operational efficiency. The company continues to report on its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,631,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 000 | 000 | 000 | 0,000 |
| 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 | 0,000,000 |
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Tullow Oil 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.
