Vermilion Energy
Vermilion Energy Inc., commonly referred to as Vermilion, is a prominent Canadian oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1994, Vermilion has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Australia, focusing on sustainable energy practices. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes oil and natural gas production, as well as innovative technologies aimed at maximising resource recovery. Vermilion's commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement sets it apart in the competitive energy sector. With a solid market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, including consistent production growth and a strong track record of financial performance, making it a respected player in the global energy landscape.
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Vermilion Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Vermilion Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,350,400,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 559,325,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 148,484,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 11,304,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2022, where they were 616,184,000 kg CO2e, and a decrease in Scope 2 emissions from 218,839,000 kg CO2e. However, Scope 3 emissions increased marginally from 11,682,455,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Vermilion Energy has set ambitious reduction targets, including a commitment to reduce flaring emissions at its light-oil assets in southeast Saskatchewan by 50% by 2020, which it has exceeded with a 75% reduction achieved by 2016. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 1 emissions intensity by 15-20% by the end of 2025, using 2019 as a baseline. In terms of renewable energy initiatives, Vermilion began purchasing 100% green power for its Netherlands operations in 2016, resulting in a 97% reduction in Scope 2 emissions in that region from 2015 levels, equating to approximately 39,145 tonnes CO2e avoided. Overall, Vermilion Energy's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint while navigating the complexities of the oil and gas industry.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 288,781,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 85,223,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,839,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Vermilion Energy 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.
