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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Inpex's carbon emissions for the year 2024 totalled approximately 6,614,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 6,833,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 45,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products reaching about 86,238,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the total emissions were slightly lower at about 6,622,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 6,864,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 56,000,000 kg CO2e. Inpex has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 27.5% reduction in absolute emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 2030, relative to 2019 levels. Additionally, the company has announced a long-term goal to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. In the near term, they aim to reduce net carbon intensity (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 35% compared to 2019 levels by 2027. These commitments reflect Inpex's alignment with industry standards and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), demonstrating a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact and transitioning towards a sustainable future.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 733,100,000 | 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 | 58,214,000 | 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 | 4,169,752,000 | 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 |
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Inpex 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.