Woodside Energy
Woodside Energy Group Ltd, commonly known as Woodside, is a leading Australian oil and gas company headquartered in Perth, Australia. Founded in 1954, Woodside has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, primarily focusing on the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons. The company operates major projects in Australia and internationally, with significant assets in the North West Shelf and Pluto LNG. Woodside is renowned for its innovative approach to liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, offering unique solutions that enhance efficiency and sustainability. With a commitment to responsible energy development, Woodside has achieved notable milestones, including the successful delivery of large-scale LNG projects. As a prominent entity in the energy market, Woodside continues to drive advancements in technology and environmental stewardship, solidifying its position as a trusted provider of energy solutions.
DitchCarbon Score
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Woodside Energy's score of 12 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Woodside Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Woodside Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,175,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 9,165,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 10,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. Over the years, Woodside's emissions have shown fluctuations. In 2022, the total emissions were about 9,573,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 9,565,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 8,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the total emissions were approximately 27,906,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for a substantial portion of their overall carbon footprint. The company has reported emissions intensity metrics, with Scope 1 emissions intensity for equity production in 2023 at about 280 kg CO2e per tonne. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets, Woodside Energy continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting its commitment to transparency in addressing climate change.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,084,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 14,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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Woodside Energy is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
