Baker Hughes, a GE company, is a leading global provider of integrated oilfield products, services, and digital solutions. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates extensively across major regions, including North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Founded in 1907, Baker Hughes has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in drilling technology and digital innovation. The company’s core offerings encompass oilfield services, turbomachinery, and digital solutions, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and efficiency. Baker Hughes is recognised for its pioneering work in the energy sector, particularly in enhancing operational performance and reducing environmental impact. With a strong market position, Baker Hughes continues to drive innovation, making it a key player in the evolving energy landscape.
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In 2024, Baker Hughes reported total carbon emissions of approximately 386,367,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 178,361,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a staggering 375,422,657,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 564,728,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded similar figures, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 383,096,100 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 191,417,100 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 433,728,176,000 kg CO2e. Baker Hughes has set ambitious climate commitments, pledging to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. This commitment is part of their broader Carbon Out programme, which encourages employee engagement in achieving these goals. The company has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050, reinforcing its long-term sustainability strategy. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly by Baker Hughes. The company continues to focus on transparency and accountability in its sustainability efforts, aligning with industry standards and climate terminology.
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2012 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 516,000,000 | 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 | 445,000,000 | 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 3 | 215,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Baker Hughes 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.