Equinor ASA
Equinor's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Equinor completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Equinor has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Equinor's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Equinor amounted to 8,407,798 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Equinor decreased by 27.5%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Equinor's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Equinor's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Equinor were 8,331,465 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Equinor reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Equinor's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 44.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Equinor's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 27.41%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Equinor's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Equinor reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,492,572 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 76,333 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Equinor reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Equinor's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 61.83%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Equinor's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 36.46% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a b
What methodology does Equinor use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Equinor reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Equinor's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Equinor's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Equinor reported 278,128,188 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Equinor includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 10 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Equinor's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Equinor's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Equinor reported total Scope 3 emissions of 278,128,188 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 2.43% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 97.57% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Equinor reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Equinor's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 10.32%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Equinor's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Equinor 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Equinor disclose?
In 2024, Equinor reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Equinor's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Equinor's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 251,434,323 tCO₂e (90.4%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 12,937,501 tCO₂e (4.65%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 5,735,771 tCO₂e (2.06%)
Equinor's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Equinor’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Equinor reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,331,465 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1.04 million millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.98 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Equinor's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Equinor's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Equinor reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.98 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 354.06 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Equinor rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Equinor ranked 1 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Equinor among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Equinor's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Equinor reported a total carbon footprint of 286,535,986 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.21% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Equinor's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.07% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.91%. a