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Valaris

Valaris Limited, a leading provider in the offshore drilling industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across key regions including the North Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Middle East. Founded in 2019 through the merger of Ensco and Rowan Companies, Valaris has quickly established itself as a formidable player in the market, boasting a diverse fleet of advanced drilling rigs. Specialising in both shallow and deep-water drilling services, Valaris is recognised for its commitment to safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship. The company’s innovative approach to drilling technology and operational excellence has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the energy sector. With a focus on delivering tailored solutions, Valaris continues to set benchmarks in the industry, driving progress and sustainability in offshore drilling.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Crude Oil 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.

5

Industry Benchmark

Valaris's score of 40 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Valaris's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Valaris reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,416,090,000 kg CO2e, comprising 766,180,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,626,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,473,103,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were about 1,487,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 703,674,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 13,704,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,572,342,000 kg CO2e. Valaris has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050. The company is striving to align its operations with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C scenario, with specific targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2023 to 2030. Notably, Valaris achieved a 26% reduction in overall carbon emissions from 2019 to 2020, decreasing from 998,771,000 kg CO2e to 736,491,000 kg CO2e. Valaris's emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to sustainability, with a focus on reducing both direct and indirect emissions across its operations. The company continues to develop technology solutions to support its climate objectives, demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility within the energy sector.

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Scope 1
970,569,000
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Scope 2
14,489,000
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Scope 3
51,627,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Valaris's primary industry is Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil 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 Valaris is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Valaris 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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