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Noble Corporation PLC

Common Name
Noble
Country
United States
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Drilling
Employees
5,000
Ticker
NE
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Description
Noble Corporation plc is a global offshore drilling contractor serving the oil and gas industry. Organized in London, England, the company operates through subsidiaries that provide contract drilling ...

Noble's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Noble 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).

Noble 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)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
1,027,097.3a
870,403.3a
858,065b
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
N/AN/A
1,038b
Total Scope 3
38,524.64a
34,069.12a
21,910b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
312.6087a
284.6485a
331.4249b
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a. Noble's Sustainability Report 2025
b. Noble's Sustainability Report 2023
c. Noble's Annual Report 2022

Insights into Noble's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Noble amounted to 1,028,710.64 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 Noble increased by 17.98%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Noble's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20222023202420250300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e+44%+1%+18%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Noble's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Noble were 1,027,097.3 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Noble reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Noble's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 71.84%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), Noble's Scope 1 emissions increased by 18%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Noble's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Noble reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,613.34 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Noble reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2024), Noble's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Noble's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Noble use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Noble reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a

Noble's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202220232024202501.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Noble's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Noble reported 38,524.64 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 Noble includes a breakdown across 1 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

Noble's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202320242025010 k20 k30 k40 ktCO2e+55%+13%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Noble's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Noble reported total Scope 3 emissions of 38,524.64 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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

Compared to the previous year (2024), Noble's Scope 3 emissions increased by 13.08%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Noble disclose?

In 2025, Noble 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 Noble's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Noble's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 38,524.64 tCO₂e (100%)

Noble's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(100.0%)

Insights into Noble’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Noble reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,027,097.3 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,286 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 312.61 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Noble's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50010,000100,0002,000,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0002,00010,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Odfjell DrillingYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,766 tCO2eRevenue: $M 901Scope 1 Intensity: 3.07 tCO2e/$MCrescent EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,351,895 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,931Scope 1 Intensity: 802.44 tCO2e/$MAlliance Resource PartnersYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,521,512 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,567Scope 1 Intensity: 982.39 tCO2e/$MOceaneering InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 32,863 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,784Scope 1 Intensity: 11.80 tCO2e/$MComstock ResourcesYear: 2025Scope 1: 382,427 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,928Scope 1 Intensity: 198.32 tCO2e/$MCore Natural ResourcesYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,612,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,507Scope 1 Intensity: 2,637.80 tCO2e/$MCalifornia ResourcesYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,467,797 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,931Scope 1 Intensity: 1,524.33 tCO2e/$MMurphy OilYear: 2025Scope 1: 971,209 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,690Scope 1 Intensity: 361.07 tCO2e/$MCNX ResourcesYear: 2025Scope 1: 867,817 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,142Scope 1 Intensity: 405.05 tCO2e/$MLiberty EnergyYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,619,863 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,006Scope 1 Intensity: 653.97 tCO2e/$MArchrockYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,797 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,158Scope 1 Intensity: 17.10 tCO2e/$MMatador ResourcesYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,395,619 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,657Scope 1 Intensity: 381.68 tCO2e/$MNational Fuel GasYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,508,319 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,945Scope 1 Intensity: 775.56 tCO2e/$MSM EnergyYear: 2025Scope 1: 990,220 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,138Scope 1 Intensity: 315.56 tCO2e/$MHess MidstreamYear: 2024Scope 1: 479,446 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,492Scope 1 Intensity: 321.37 tCO2e/$MKinetik HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,377,360 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,483Scope 1 Intensity: 1,603.15 tCO2e/$MSeadrillYear: 2023Scope 1: 436,501 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,502Scope 1 Intensity: 290.61 tCO2e/$MSinopec Oilfield ServiceYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,091,520 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,529Scope 1 Intensity: 94.68 tCO2e/$MNabors IndustriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 913,533 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,185Scope 1 Intensity: 286.85 tCO2e/$MADES Holding Company ListedYear: 2025Scope 1: 524,152 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,784Scope 1 Intensity: 293.86 tCO2e/$MTransoceanYear: 2024Scope 1: 89,209 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,524Scope 1 Intensity: 25.31 tCO2e/$MValarisYear: 2025Scope 1: 641,228 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,369Scope 1 Intensity: 270.67 tCO2e/$MHelmerich and PayneYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,302,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,746Scope 1 Intensity: 347.57 tCO2e/$MNobleYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,027,097 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,286Scope 1 Intensity: 312.61 tCO2e/$M

How does Noble's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Noble reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 312.61 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 321.37, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Noble rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Noble ranked 11 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Noble is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Noble's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Noble reported a total carbon footprint of 1,067,235.28 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 17.8% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Noble's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 96.24% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 3.61%.a

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