Kosmos Energy Ltd
Kosmos Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kosmos Energy's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kosmos Energy amounted to 24,931 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kosmos Energy decreased by 13.29%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Kosmos Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kosmos Energy's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kosmos Energy were 23,913 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Kosmos Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Kosmos Energy's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 78.12%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kosmos Energy's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.56%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Kosmos Energy's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kosmos Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,012 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 1,018 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Kosmos Energy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Kosmos Energy's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kosmos Energy 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does Kosmos Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kosmos Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Kosmos Energy reported 391 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Kosmos Energy includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Kosmos Energy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kosmos Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kosmos Energy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 391 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has Kosmos Energy reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Kosmos Energy's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 80.63%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kosmos Energy's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 40.85%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kosmos Energy disclose?
In 2023, Kosmos Energy reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Kosmos Energy's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 391 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)
Kosmos Energy's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kosmos Energy's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kosmos Energy reported a total carbon footprint of 25,322 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.91% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Kosmos Energy's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 94.44% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.02%.