Tullow Oil Sustainability Profile
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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Tullow Oil's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Tullow Oil, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,516,030 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 of around 8,419,000 kg CO2e. Tullow Oil 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 strategy involves decarbonising its operated assets in Ghana and investing in high-quality, nature-based carbon offset initiatives to address hard-to-abate emissions. Additionally, the company 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. These commitments reflect Tullow Oil's proactive approach to climate change and its dedication to reducing its carbon footprint in the oil and gas sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 752,539,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000 | 000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,620,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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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.
