Transocean Ltd., a leading offshore drilling contractor, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operates primarily in deepwater and ultra-deepwater regions globally. Founded in 1953, the company has established itself as a key player in the oil and gas industry, focusing on high-specification drilling rigs and innovative technologies. Transocean's core services include the operation of advanced drilling rigs, catering to the needs of major oil companies. Its commitment to safety and efficiency sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong portfolio of assets and a reputation for reliability, Transocean has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards for operational excellence. As a prominent entity in the offshore drilling sector, Transocean continues to shape the future of energy exploration.
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In 2022, Transocean reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 66,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,072,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 24,215,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, specifically related to business travel. This marked a significant reduction from previous years, where total emissions were approximately 891,951,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and approximately 1,079,691,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Transocean's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and they have not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. The company has disclosed emissions for Scope 1, 2, and 3, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in their climate impact reporting. Overall, while Transocean has made strides in reducing emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets indicates an area for potential improvement in their climate commitments.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 |
Transocean's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 27% last year and decreased by approximately 27% since 2019, 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 "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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.
Transocean 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.

