Golar LNG Limited, commonly referred to as Golar LNG, is a leading player in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, headquartered in Bermuda (BM). Founded in 1946, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on the transportation and regasification of LNG. Golar LNG is renowned for its innovative floating LNG solutions, including Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs) and Floating LNG (FLNG) facilities. These unique offerings enable efficient and flexible LNG supply chains, catering to the evolving energy demands worldwide. With a commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, Golar LNG has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the energy sector. The company continues to lead the way in transforming the LNG market, leveraging its extensive experience and cutting-edge technology.
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Golar Lng's score of 27 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Golar LNG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 443,125,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 34,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions, with a market-based approach accounting for 16,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, where emissions were approximately 489,877,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 41,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Over the past few years, Golar LNG has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions in 2022 recorded at about 435,884,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 51,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Despite these reductions, Golar LNG has not set specific science-based targets (SBTi) or documented reduction initiatives. The company does not currently disclose Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions in the value chain. All emissions data is sourced directly from Golar LNG Limited, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. Golar LNG's headquarters is located in BM, and the company continues to focus on sustainability within the industry, although specific climate pledges or formal commitments have not been outlined.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 332,422,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Golar Lng has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
