- Climate change impacts on populations, territories, species, and production systems
- Supply chain disruptions due to roadblocks
- Managing cybersecurity risks
Frontera Energy Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Frontera Energy Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.0M tCO2e/year (Colombia and Ecuador). By scope: Scope 1: 689.5K tCO2e/year (Colombia); 63008 tCO2e/year (Ecuador); Scope 2: 54.3K tCO2e/year (Colombia); Scope 3: 8.3M tCO2e/year (Colombia). 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
9.0M tCO2e/year (Colombia and Ecuador)
2023
Water Usage
248.4K m3/year (Colombia); 29207 m3/year (Ecuador)
2023
Waste
16.7K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
1.1M MWh/year
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). | 689.5K tCO2e/year (Colombia); 63008 tCO2e/year (Ecuador) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 54.3K tCO2e/year (Colombia) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 8.3M tCO2e/year (Colombia) |
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 | 9.0M tCO2e/year (Colombia and Ecuador) |
| 2021 | 563.3K tCO2e/year (Colombia) |
| 2020 | 580.6K tCO2e/year (Colombia) |
| 2019 | 650.0K tCO2e (Scopes 1 & 2) + 67199 tCO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2017 | 353.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1); 47942 tCO2e/year (Scope 2); 475458 tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Completed construction of Ikotia solar park, preventing the emission of 8,275 tons of CO2 per year
- Implemented SAARA project for agricultural reuse of water
- Adhered to the "One Trillion Trees" movement, committing to preserve and restore 2,500 hectares of biological corridors by 2027
- Contributed to the declaration of Serranía de Manacacías as a protected area by donating over 1,000 hectares
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Neutralize 50% of scope 1 and 2 emissions through carbon credits
- Establish climate change plan
- Reduce water extraction by reusing production water
- Implement circular economy plan
- 15% reduction of waste generated in the operation through projects with a circular economy approach
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce water extraction from surface and underground sources by reusing production water
- Calculate the water footprint
- Implement the circular economy plan
- Fulfill the 1t.org’s pledge plan
- Maintain or improve health and safety indicators (TRIR) for employees and contractors in Colombia and Ecuador operations
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce the extraction of water from surface and underground sources by reusing production water
- Calculate the water footprint
- Implement the circular economy plan
- Fulfilling the 1t.org’s pledge plan and thus contributing to the protection of wildlife habitat in the ‘Llanos Orientales’ Colombian region
- Maintain or improve health and safety indicators (TRIR) for employees and contractors in Colombia and Ecuador operations, according to the IOGP indicators
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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