Baker Hughes, a GE company, is a leading global provider of integrated oilfield products, services, and digital solutions. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates extensively across major regions, including North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Founded in 1907, Baker Hughes has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in drilling technology and digital innovation. The company’s core offerings encompass oilfield services, turbomachinery, and digital solutions, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and efficiency. Baker Hughes is recognised for its pioneering work in the energy sector, particularly in enhancing operational performance and reducing environmental impact. With a strong market position, Baker Hughes continues to drive innovation, making it a key player in the evolving energy landscape.
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In 2024, Baker Hughes reported total carbon emissions of approximately 386,367,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 178,361,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a staggering 375,422,657,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant operational footprint, with Scope 3 emissions primarily driven by the use of sold products, which alone accounted for about 366,523,904,000 kg CO2e. Baker Hughes has set ambitious climate commitments, pledging to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. This commitment is part of their broader strategy to engage employees through the Carbon Out programme, empowering them to contribute to achieving net-zero carbon equivalent emissions. The company has also reiterated its goal to achieve net-zero emissions specifically for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. In 2023, Baker Hughes reported similar emissions figures, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 383,096,100 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 191,417,100 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has consistently disclosed emissions data across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its sustainability efforts. Overall, Baker Hughes is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions while navigating the complexities of its extensive supply chain and product usage impacts.
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2012 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 516,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 445,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 215,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Baker Hughes is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.