- Increased GHG emissions with increased vessel utilization
- Maintaining a flat attrition rate in a tight labor market
- Implementation costs for new technologies to reduce emissions
- Severe weather implications
- Global supply chain disruptions
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 227.9K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 224.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 645.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 3.3K 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
227.9K tCO2e/year
2022
Renewable Energy
0.03%
of total energy
Water Usage
111.1K m3/year
2022
Waste
729 m3/year
2022
Energy Use
3.3M GJ/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). | 224.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 645.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.3K 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 | 227.9K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 12.20% reduction in CO2e (mT) Per Day Under Charter from 2019 baseline
- 53% Renewable Energy Trenching Projects
- 55% Renewable Energy ROV Projects
- Q7000 vessel hull cleaning resulting in 5-7% fuel reduction during transit
- Aberdeen office transitioned to biomethane gas, estimated 80t CO2e per year savings
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 CO2e emissions Per Day Under Charter 10% below 2019 baseline by 2024
- Reduce Scope 2 CO2e emissions 10% below 2019 baseline by 2024
- Reduce Scope 3 CO2e emissions 5% below 2019 baseline by 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Convert Helix-controlled electrical usage globally to renewable supply
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetySustainabilityValue CreationEnergy TransitionClimate ChangeEmissions ReductionHuman Capital ManagementCorporate Governance