Inpex Sustainability Profile
Inpex Corporation, a leading Japanese oil and gas exploration and production company, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1966, Inpex has grown to become a significant player in the global energy sector, with operations spanning across Asia, the Middle East, and Australia. The company focuses on upstream activities, including the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas, positioning itself as a key contributor to energy security. Inpex is renowned for its innovative approaches to resource development, particularly in challenging environments. The company’s flagship projects, such as the Ichthys LNG project in Australia, highlight its commitment to sustainable practices and technological advancement. With a strong market presence and a dedication to operational excellence, Inpex continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a vital entity in the energy industry.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Inpex's score of 57 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Inpex's reported carbon emissions
Inpex's carbon emissions for the year 2024 total approximately 6,614,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions at about 6,833,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 45,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions are notably high, with the use of sold products contributing approximately 86,238,000,000 kg CO2e and purchased goods and services adding about 2,725,000,000 kg CO2e. In Japan, Inpex reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 147,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 35,000 kg CO2e for the same year. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 27.5% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, relative to 2019 levels. Additionally, Inpex has committed to achieving net-zero emissions in absolute terms for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. The company is also focused on reducing its net carbon intensity by 35% by 2027 compared to 2019 levels, and it aims for a 10% reduction in net carbon intensity over the 2022-2024 period. These initiatives reflect Inpex's commitment to sustainability and align with global climate goals, including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 608,334,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 42,009,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Inpex's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Inpex's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 1% last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 97% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Inpex's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Inpex 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.
