- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather
- Meeting ambitious emissions reduction targets
- Maintaining a diverse workforce in a competitive market
- Managing risks associated with the energy transition
Serica Energy plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Serica Energy plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 371.9K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 191.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 43 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 180.5K 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
371.9K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
13.2K m3/year (produced water discharged)
2023
Waste
304 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
835 GWh/year (Bruce Platform)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 191.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 43 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 180.5K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 371.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 234.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 217.3K tonnes CO2 |
| 2019 | 241.5K tCO2e/year (EU-ETS) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 CO2 emissions by 18% compared to 2022 (179,447 tonnes vs 218,567 tonnes)
- Reduced methane emissions by 33% compared to 2022
- Reduced total flaring volumes by over 50% compared to 2018 (4,708 tonnes vs 10,309 tonnes)
- Reduced oil discharged overboard by 73% compared to 2022 (0.24 tonnes vs 0.88 tonnes)
- 99% of waste avoided landfill
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Bruce Scope 1 carbon intensity to 15.5 kg CO2/boe by 2024
- Reduce general waste and dry mixed recyclables to under 90 tonnes by 2024
- 90% or above of total waste to be reused, recycled or sent to waste-to-energy by 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 25% by 2027 (North Sea Transition Deal target)
- Achieve zero routine flaring by 2030 (World Bank target)
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2050 (North Sea Transition Deal target)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSafetyDiversity & InclusionSupply Chain SustainabilityCommunity EngagementGovernance