Noble Corporation PLC
Noble's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 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.  b | 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 Noble's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Noble amounted to 872,590 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 Noble increased by 1.57%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Noble's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Noble's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Noble were 871,060 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 45.73%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Noble's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.51%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are Noble's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Noble reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,530 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Noble reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Noble's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 63.91%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Noble's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 47.4% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab
What methodology does Noble use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Noble reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Noble's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Noble's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Noble reported 34,070 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 Noble includes a breakdown across 1 of 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
Noble's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Noble's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Noble reported total Scope 3 emissions of 34,070 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 (2023), Noble's Scope 3 emissions increased by 55.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Noble disclose?
In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Noble's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 34,070 tCO₂e (100%)
Noble's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Noble’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Noble reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 871,060 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,058 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 284.86 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Noble's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Noble's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Noble reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 284.86 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 375.82, 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 2024, Noble ranked 9 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 2024, Noble reported a total carbon footprint of 906,660 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.91% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Noble's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 96.07% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 3.76%.a