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Tullow Oil

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Tullow Oil's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

44

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Tullow Oil's score of 44 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tullow Oil's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Tullow Oil 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 significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to around 8,419,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company's total emissions were about 11,699,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2,342,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 870 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 9,356,000 kg CO2e. Tullow Oil's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with a notable decrease from 2023 to 2024. In 2022, total emissions were reported at about 8,939,000 kg CO2e, indicating a trend towards reduction. Despite these figures, Tullow Oil has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. The company continues to disclose its emissions across all three scopes, reflecting its commitment to transparency in its climate impact.

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752,539,000
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Scope 2
4,631,000
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Scope 3
1,620,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tullow Oil's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Tullow Oil is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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

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