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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

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Tullow Oil's score of 44 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tullow Oil's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Tullow Oil reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,699,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,342,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 870 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 9,356,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked an increase from the previous year, where total emissions were around 8,939,000 kg CO2e. In 2024, Tullow Oil's emissions are projected to be approximately 10,516,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,096,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,030 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 8,419,000 kg CO2e. Tullow Oil has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company continues to report on its emissions across all three scopes but has not set formal reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or similar frameworks. Overall, Tullow Oil's emissions data reflects the ongoing challenges faced by the oil and gas industry in managing carbon footprints while navigating the transition to a more sustainable energy future.

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Scope 1
752,539,000
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Scope 2
4,631,000
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Scope 3
1,620,000
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0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tullow Oil's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low 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 Tullow Oil is in GB, 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.

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.

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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