Var Energi ASA
Var Energi's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Var Energi 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).
Var Energi has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Var Energi's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Var Energi amounted to 203,633 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 Var Energi increased by 9.59%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Var Energi's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Var Energi's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Var Energi were 195,706 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Var Energi reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Var Energi's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 5.68%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Var Energi's Scope 1 emissions increased by 8.04%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Var Energi's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Var Energi reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 207,837 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 7,927 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Var Energi reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Var Energi's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 134.46%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Var Energi's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 69.71% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Var Energi use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Var Energi reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Var Energi's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Var Energi's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Var Energi reported 8,112,793 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 Var Energi includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 8 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Var Energi's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Var Energi's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Var Energi reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,112,793 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 8.91% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 91.09% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Var Energi reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Var Energi's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 20.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Var Energi's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Var Energi 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Var Energi disclose?
In 2023, Var Energi reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Var Energi's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Var Energi's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 7,390,010 tCOâ‚‚e (91.09%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 358,638 tCOâ‚‚e (4.42%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 237,041 tCOâ‚‚e (2.92%)
Var Energi's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Var Energi's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Var Energi reported a total carbon footprint of 8,316,426 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.19% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Var Energi's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.55% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.35%.