Vermilion Energy
Vermilion Energy Inc., commonly referred to as Vermilion, is a prominent Canadian oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1994, Vermilion has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Australia, focusing on sustainable energy practices. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes oil and natural gas production, as well as innovative technologies aimed at maximising resource recovery. Vermilion's commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement sets it apart in the competitive energy sector. With a solid market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, including consistent production growth and a strong track record of financial performance, making it a respected player in the global energy landscape.
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Vermilion Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Vermilion Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,350,400,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 559,325,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 148,484,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 11,304,000,000 kg CO2e. The significant portion of Scope 3 emissions stemmed from the use of sold products, which alone contributed approximately 10,389,547,000 kg CO2e. Vermilion Energy has set ambitious reduction targets, including a commitment to reduce flaring emissions at its light-oil assets in southeast Saskatchewan by 50% by 2020, a target initially set in 2014. The company achieved a 75% reduction in these emissions, decreasing from 193,999 tCO2e in 2014 to 47,640 tCO2e in 2016. Additionally, they aimed to reduce flaring and venting emissions associated with Spartan assets by 50% by 2024. In terms of Scope 2 emissions, Vermilion began purchasing 100% green power from its largest power provider in the Netherlands, resulting in a remarkable 97% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from 2015 to 2016, equating to an estimated avoidance of 39,145 tCO2e. Furthermore, the company has set a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 emissions intensity by 15 to 20% by the end of 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects Vermilion's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. Vermilion Energy's headquarters is located in Canada, and it operates under the corporate family of Vermilion Energy Inc., which provides the emissions data and reduction initiatives.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 288,781,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 85,223,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,839,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Vermilion Energy 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.
