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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In 2023, Vermilion Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,150,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 sources in Canada. Globally, their emissions included about 559,325,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 148,484,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 11,350,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions primarily stemmed from capital goods and purchased goods and services. Vermilion Energy has set a near-term target to reduce its Scope 1 emissions intensity by 15% to 20% by the end of 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The company continues to disclose its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its sustainability efforts.
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 | 0,000,000 | 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.