- Unexpected vessel scheduling and operational challenges.
- Lower than expected MultiClient late sales.
- Cost inflation.
- Delay of client permits causing project delays.
PGS ASA and its subsidiaries
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, PGS ASA and its subsidiaries disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 398 kTonnes CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 330 kTonnes CO2e; Scope 2: 5 kTonnes CO2e (offices) + 4 kTonnes CO2e (data processing); Scope 3: 67 kTonnes CO2e. 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
398 kTonnes CO2e
2023
Waste
696.1 tonnes (vessels); 71.7 tonnes (offices)
2023
Energy Use
1.2K GWh
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). | 330 kTonnes CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5 kTonnes CO2e (offices) + 4 kTonnes CO2e (data processing) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 67 kTonnes CO2e |
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 | 398 kTonnes CO2e |
| 2022 | 355 kT CO2e |
| 2021 | 317 kT CO2e |
| 2019 | 422 kT CO2e/year |
| 2017 | 409 kT CO2/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions per common midpoint (CMP) to 55.5 kg CO2/CMP in 2023 from 74.5 kg CO2/CMP in 2022.
- Estimated 74% reduction in emissions from data processing centers compared to 2019 due to cloud computing transition.
- Completed first ultra-high resolution 3D survey in offshore wind site characterization.
- 89% of marine debris collected from the sea by Ramform Sovereign in the Andaman Sea.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy consumption through three initiatives: reduce drag from seismic equipment, increase operational efficiency, and enhance energy efficiency.
📅 Medium-term
- 50% reduction in relative CO2 emissions by 2030.
- Achieve 75% reduction in emissions from maritime operations.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050.
- 100% renewable energy use onshore.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change and Energy TransitionFuture WorkforceBusiness Ethics and IntegrityRespecting the Rights of PeopleBiodiversity and NatureHealth, Safety and Security