Southwestern Energy Sustainability Profile
Southwestern Energy Company, commonly referred to as Southwestern Energy, is a prominent player in the natural gas and energy sector, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1929, the company has established itself as a leader in the exploration and production of natural gas, primarily operating in the Appalachian Basin and the Haynesville Shale region. Specialising in the development of unconventional natural gas resources, Southwestern Energy offers a unique portfolio of services that includes drilling, production, and midstream operations. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovative technologies, which enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position, Southwestern Energy has achieved significant milestones, including substantial growth in production and reserves, solidifying its reputation as a key contributor to the energy landscape in North America.
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Industry Benchmark
Southwestern Energy's score of 19 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Southwestern Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Southwestern Energy Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.29 billion kg CO2e. This total comprises about 1.28 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 3.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, there is no reported data for Scope 3 emissions. Comparatively, in 2021, the company’s total emissions were approximately 1.55 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1.55 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 5.9 million kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions of about 260 million kg CO2e from 2021 to 2022. Despite these figures, Southwestern Energy has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company is classified as a merged entity, inheriting data from its parent organization, Southwestern Energy Company, and has also reported emissions data cascaded from Expand Energy Corporation at a level 1 relationship. Overall, while Southwestern Energy has made strides in reducing its emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,057,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Southwestern Energy'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.
Southwestern Energy has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
