Santos Sustainability Profile
Santos Limited, commonly referred to as Santos, is a leading Australian oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1954, Santos has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, with significant operations across Australia and in regions such as Papua New Guinea and the Timor Sea. The company focuses on the exploration, development, and production of natural gas and oil, with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices and innovation. Santos is renowned for its core products, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) and domestic gas supply, which are pivotal in meeting both local and international energy demands. With a commitment to reducing carbon emissions and advancing renewable energy initiatives, Santos has positioned itself as a forward-thinking leader in the industry, achieving notable milestones in project development and environmental stewardship.
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Santos's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Santos reported total emissions of approximately 41,120 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 260 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and about 29,900 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions were primarily driven by the use of sold products (21,300 kg CO2e) and processing of sold products (4,200 kg CO2e). In 2023, the company recorded 46,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 210 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 33,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, indicating a slight reduction in Scope 1 emissions year-on-year. Santos has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2040. This target is part of their long-term strategy to mitigate climate impact, with interim goals to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring alignment with global climate goals. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Santos Limited, with no cascading from a parent organization. Santos is actively working towards these targets, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship.
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| 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | 37,796,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000 | 000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000 | 00,000 |
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Santos's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Santos's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 9% last year and decreased by approximately 9% since 2023, 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 71% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Santos'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.
Santos has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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