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Salt and Mineral Mining
GB
updated 2 months ago

Tullow Oil Sustainability Profile

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Tullow Oil plc, a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1985, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including West Africa and South America. Tullow Oil focuses on exploration and production, specialising in oil and gas resources that are often located in challenging environments. With a commitment to sustainable practices, Tullow Oil has achieved significant milestones, including successful exploration campaigns and strategic partnerships. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to resource extraction, which sets it apart in a competitive market. Tullow Oil's dedication to operational excellence and community engagement has solidified its position as a leading independent oil and gas company, making it a noteworthy entity in the global energy landscape.

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58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Tullow Oil's score of 58 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

77%

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Tullow Oil's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Tullow Oil, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,516,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,096,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,030 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to around 8,419,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero by 2030 for its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions on a net equity basis. This goal will be achieved through the decarbonisation of its operated assets in Ghana and investment in high-quality, nature-based carbon offset initiatives to address hard-to-abate emissions. Additionally, Tullow Oil is prioritising the elimination of routine flaring at its Jubilee and TEN fields, targeting a reduction of at least 40% in GHG emissions by 2025 from a 2020 baseline. Tullow Oil's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and the company is independently reporting its performance and commitments.

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2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
752,539,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
4,631,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000
000
0,000
Scope 3
1,620,000
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00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Tullow Oil's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tullow Oil's primary industry is Salt and Mineral Mining, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Tullow Oil's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Tullow Oil is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Tullow Oil'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.

Tullow Oil 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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