- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions across operations.
- Maintaining a high safety record in a high-risk industry.
- Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Managing climate-related risks (physical, regulatory, market, technology, and reputational).
Seadrill Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Seadrill Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 856.6K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 586.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 405.63 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 270.2K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
856.6K tCO2e/year
2022
Waste
3.1K mtonnes/year
2022
Energy Use
2.2M MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 586.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 405.63 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 270.2K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 856.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 615.1K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 'B' rating in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) in 2022, the highest ranking among offshore drilling contractors.
- 9% reduction in fuel consumption on a harsh environment semi-submersible through energy efficiency measures.
- Installation of advanced filtration units on the West Elara, significantly reducing fuel wastage.
- Trialing hydrogen methanol injection technology on the West Saturn to reduce CO2e and NOx emissions.
- Implementation of Closed Bus Ties technology to enhance efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Fuel consumption tracking
- Energy Efficiency Management Plans
- Data monitoring systems
- Technology pilot programs
📅 Medium-term
- Energy Efficiency Management Plans
- Data monitoring systems
- Closed Bus Ties
- Methanol Injection Systems
🔭 Long-term
- Development of zero-carbon fuels
- New/innovative emission reduction initiatives
- Develop the “Rig of the Future”
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSafe OperationsSocialGovernance