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Kosmos Energy Ltd
Kosmos Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Kosmos Energy 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).
Kosmos Energy has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kosmos Energy's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofKosmos Energy amounted to15,003metric 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 Kosmos Energydecreased by 39.82%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Kosmos Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kosmos Energy's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kosmos Energy were 14,031 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Kosmos Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kosmos Energy's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 64.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Kosmos Energy's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 41.32%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Kosmos Energy's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kosmos Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 966 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 972 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Kosmos Energy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kosmos Energy's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 26.92%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Kosmos Energy's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kosmos Energy's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Kosmos Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kosmos Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Kosmos Energy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kosmos Energy's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kosmos Energy reported 382 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Kosmos Energy includes a breakdown across 1of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Kosmos Energy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kosmos Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kosmos Energy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 382 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 100%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Kosmos Energy reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kosmos Energy's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 65.59%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kosmos Energy's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kosmos Energy's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kosmos Energy disclose?
In 2024, Kosmos Energy reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Kosmos Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kosmos Energy's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 382 tCOâ‚‚e(100%)
Kosmos Energy's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kosmos Energy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kosmos Energy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,031 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,675 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.37 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Kosmos Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kosmos Energy's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Kosmos Energy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.37 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 326.86, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Kosmos Energy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Kosmos Energy ranked 2 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places Kosmos Energy among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Kosmos Energy's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kosmos Energy reported a total carbon footprint of 15,385 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 39.24% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Kosmos Energy's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 91.2% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.32%.a