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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In 2023, Golar LNG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 584,778,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 41,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). This marks a reduction from 2022, where emissions were about 694,093,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 34,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Golar LNG's emissions have shown a significant downward trend over the past few years. In 2021, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 1,363,929,000 kg CO2e, and in 2020, emissions were approximately 1,945,020,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been detailed. The company is headquartered in BM and continues to focus on sustainability within the LNG sector. However, there are currently no specific climate pledges or reduction targets outlined in their reports. Golar LNG's ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions reflect an awareness of the industry's impact on climate change and a commitment to improving their environmental performance.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,888,962,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | 00,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Golar Lng 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.