Western Midstream
Western Midstream Partners, LP, headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the midstream energy sector. Founded in 2013, the company has rapidly established itself as a key provider of natural gas, natural gas liquids, and crude oil transportation and processing services, primarily operating in the Permian Basin and the DJ Basin. With a robust portfolio of assets, Western Midstream focuses on delivering reliable and efficient midstream solutions that cater to the evolving needs of its customers. The company’s commitment to operational excellence and safety has positioned it as a trusted partner in the industry. Notable achievements include significant expansions and strategic acquisitions that have enhanced its market presence and operational capabilities, solidifying its status as a leader in the midstream space.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Western Midstream's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.
Industry Benchmark
Western Midstream's score of 49 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Western Midstream's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Western Midstream reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,690,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,030,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 325,466,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reached about 5,720,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has made significant strides in reducing methane emissions, achieving a methane intensity of 0.05 for gathering and boosting, surpassing its 2025 target of 0.08, which represents a reduction of about 37.5%. Western Midstream has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 operations by 2050. In the near term, the company is committed to reducing its Scope 1 emissions by 30% and Scope 2 emissions by 25% from a 2020 baseline by 2025. Additionally, they aspire to reduce both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade. The emissions data and reduction initiatives are not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the figures and commitments are specific to Western Midstream. The company continues to align its operations with industry standards and climate goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability and emissions management.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,870,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,080,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
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.
Western Midstream 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.
