Equinor ASA
Equinor's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, 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 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Equinor's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Equinor amounted to 7,880,000 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Equinor decreased by 6.28%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Equinor's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Equinor's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Equinor were 7,800,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Equinor reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Equinor's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 46.94%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2024), Equinor's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.38%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Equinor's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Equinor reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,200,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 80,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Equinor reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Equinor's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 60%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2024), Equinor's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Equinor's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
What methodology does Equinor use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, 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 2025, Equinor reported 287,600,000 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 2025 disclosure of Equinor includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Equinor's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Equinor's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Equinor reported total Scope 3 emissions of 287,600,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 2.4% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 97.6% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Equinor reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Equinor's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 16.39%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2024), 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
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Equinor disclose?
In 2025, Equinor reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Equinor's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Equinor's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 257,800,000 tCO₂e (89.64%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 13,700,000 tCO₂e (4.76%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 6,400,000 tCO₂e (2.23%)
Equinor's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Equinor’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Equinor reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,800,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 105,828 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 73.7 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 2025, Equinor reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 73.7 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 336.57, 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 2025, Equinor ranked 2 out of 23 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 2025, Equinor reported a total carbon footprint of 295,480,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.88% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Equinor's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.33% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.64%.a