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Vermilion Energy

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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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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Petroleum Electricity 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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Vermilion Energy's score of 27 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vermilion Energy's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Vermilion Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,226,527,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 16,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 247,144,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 13,226,527,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was about 1,040,347,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 11,631,963,000 kg CO2e, comprising 648,337,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 214,778,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 11,631,963,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with a combined Scope 1 and 2 total of about 863,114,000 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, which it achieved with a 75% reduction from 193,999 tCO2e in 2014 to 47,640 tCO2e in 2016. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 1 emissions intensity by 15 to 20% by the end of 2025, using 2019 as a baseline. The company has also made significant strides in reducing Scope 2 emissions, achieving a 97% reduction in its Netherlands Business Unit by purchasing 100% green power starting in 2016, which resulted in an estimated avoidance of 39,145 tonnes CO2e. Vermilion Energy's emissions data is sourced from its own disclosures and does not cascade from any parent organization. The company continues to focus on sustainability and climate commitments as part of its operational strategy.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vermilion Energy's primary industry is Electricity by petroleum and other oil derivatives, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Vermilion Energy is in CA, which has a very 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.

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.

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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