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.
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Woodside Energy's score of 20 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Woodside Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Woodside Energy reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 9,175,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 9,165,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 10,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its net equity Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2025 and 30% by 2030, with an aspiration for net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Woodside's emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 combined was reported at 250.0 kg CO2e per tonne of equity production in 2023. The company has achieved a significant reduction in flare intensity, decreasing it by over 50% since 2013, which contributes to its overall emissions reduction strategy. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are directly reported by Woodside Energy Group Ltd. The company is committed to improving operational reliability and implementing flare reduction initiatives as part of its climate action plan.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,049,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 | - | - | - |
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