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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In 2023, Santos reported total carbon emissions of approximately 40,890 kg CO2e across various scopes. This includes 5,660 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 530 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 32,700 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, with the majority (21,800 kg CO2e) attributed to the use of sold products. 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 plans initiated in 2023. Additionally, they have committed to reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects their dedication to addressing climate change. The emissions data and targets are sourced directly from Santos Limited, with no cascading from a parent organization. Santos's proactive approach to emissions reduction demonstrates their commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship.
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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 3,360,000,000 | 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 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000 |
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Santos is participating in some 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.