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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.
+49 vs industry average
Santos’s score of 65 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Gas/Diesel Oil is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Gas/Diesel Oil industry has reduced its overall emissions by 23% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Santos, an Australian-headquartered Gas/Diesel Oil company, reported its latest available emissions for 2025 as follows: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 3.61 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were around 790 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 29.7 billion kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for 2025 included about 20.8 billion kg CO2e from the use of sold products, 4.3 billion kg CO2e from the processing of sold products, and 3.3 billion kg CO2e from purchased goods and services.
Looking back, in 2024, Santos's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 4.44 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 800 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 29.9 billion kg CO2e. For 2023, Scope 1 emissions stood at approximately 5.5 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 600 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 33 billion kg CO2e.
Santos has committed to achieving net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2040. Additionally, the company aims for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions (equity share) by 2030, using a 2023 baseline. These targets are based on direct company disclosures.
While Santos does have Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, these are associated with "Sto NV", a Small or Medium Enterprise in Belgium within the Construction Materials sector. Sto NV, not Santos, commits to reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year, and to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions. This target was approved via a streamlined validation route for SMEs. All disclosed data comes directly from Santos Limited, as there is no cascading from a parent or related organisation.
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
This target was approved using a streamlined target validation route exclusive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). https://science…
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
This target was approved using a streamlined target validation route exclusive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). https://science…
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