Santos Ltd, commonly referred to as Santos, is a leading Australian oil and gas producer headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1954, the company has grown to become a key player in the gas and diesel oil industry, with significant operations across Australia and internationally, particularly in Papua New Guinea and the Asia-Pacific region.
Santos focuses on the exploration, production, and distribution of natural gas and oil, with a strong commitment to sustainable practices and innovation. Its core products include liquefied natural gas (LNG) and crude oil, distinguished by their high quality and reliability. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the development of major gas projects that contribute significantly to Australia's energy supply. With a robust market position, Santos continues to drive advancements in energy solutions while prioritising environmental stewardship.
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Industry Intensity
Gas/Diesel Oil has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Gas/Diesel Oil industry has reduced its overall emissions by 41% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Santos's reported carbon emissions
Santos, an Australian Gas/Diesel Oil company, reported total global emissions of approximately 34.1 billion kg CO2e for fiscal year 2025. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 3.61 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 790 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 29.7 billion kg CO2e. For fiscal year 2024, total global emissions were approximately 35.14 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at around 4.44 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 800 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 29.9 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, total global emissions were approximately 39.1 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of about 5.5 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 600 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 33 billion kg CO2e. Santos is committed to achieving net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, as outlined in their sustainability reports. Furthermore, the company has set a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions (equity share) by 30% by 2030, against a 2023 baseline. Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) data indicates that Sto NV (likely a related entity or a former name in historical data, with organisation_id 1507 being Santos) committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. This target is considered consistent with keeping warming to 1.5°C.
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Santos’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
30% reduction in all scopes
30 per cent Reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions (equity share)
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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