TGS ASA
TGS's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, TGS 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).
TGS 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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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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 TGS's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of TGS amounted to 85,840 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of TGS increased by 696.59%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
TGS's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are TGS's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of TGS were 76,102 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has TGS reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, TGS's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 7,510.2%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), TGS's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7,510.2%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are TGS's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, TGS reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,738 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has TGS reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, TGS's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 22.48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), TGS's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that TGS 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does TGS use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, TGS reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
TGS's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into TGS's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, TGS reported 290,502 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 2023 disclosure of TGS 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. a
TGS's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are TGS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, TGS reported total Scope 3 emissions of 290,502 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
Has TGS reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, TGS's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 97.25%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), TGS's Scope 3 emissions increased by 142.35%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does TGS disclose?
In 2023, TGS 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 TGS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to TGS's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 290,502 tCO₂e (100%)
TGS's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into TGS’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, TGS reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 76,102 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 794 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 95.81 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
TGS's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does TGS's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, TGS reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 95.81 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 22.62 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does TGS rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, TGS ranked 20 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
TGS is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into TGS's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, TGS reported a total carbon footprint of 376,342 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 188.06% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to TGS's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 77.19% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 20.22%. a