Vermilion Energy
Vermilion Energy Inc., commonly referred to as Vermilion, is a prominent Canadian oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1994, Vermilion has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Australia, focusing on sustainable energy practices. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes oil and natural gas production, as well as innovative technologies aimed at maximising resource recovery. Vermilion's commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement sets it apart in the competitive energy sector. With a solid market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, including consistent production growth and a strong track record of financial performance, making it a respected player in the global energy landscape.
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Vermilion Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Vermilion Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2, and 3 sources. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 16,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions reached approximately 247,144,000 kg CO2e. The most significant contributor was Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 13,226,527,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, including fugitive emissions of about 19,000 kg CO2e under Scope 1. Vermilion Energy has set ambitious reduction targets, including a commitment to reduce flaring emissions at its light-oil assets in southeast Saskatchewan by 50% by 2020, a target that was exceeded with a 75% reduction achieved by 2016. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 1 emissions intensity by 15-20% by the end of 2025, using 2019 as a baseline year. The company has also made strides in reducing Scope 2 emissions, achieving a 97% reduction in its Netherlands Business Unit by purchasing 100% green power starting in 2016, which resulted in avoiding approximately 39,145 tonnes CO2e based on 2015 emission intensity levels. Vermilion Energy's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that its commitments and achievements are independently reported. The company continues to focus on sustainability and climate responsibility as part of its operational strategy.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 288,781,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00 |
| Scope 2 | 85,223,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,839,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Vermilion Energy 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.
