- Fatality of a colleague at the North Rankin Complex in June 2023.
- Total recordable injury rate (TRIR) of 1.86 increased with 39 recordable injuries in 2023, compared to 30 in 2022.
- Process safety performance below target with three Tier 1 or 2 process safety events recorded.
Woodside Energy Group Ltd
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Woodside Energy Group Ltd disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.2K kT CO₂-e. 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
6.2K kT CO₂-e
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.2K kT CO₂-e |
| 2022 | 4.6K kt CO2-e (net equity Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2021 | 3.2K kt CO2-e |
| 2020 | 3.6 million tonnes (CO2-e) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 12.5% reduction in net equity Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions below starting base in 2023 (compared to 11% in 2022)
- Secured planning approvals and State and Federal environmental approvals for the proposed Woodside Solar Project near Karratha.
- Completed the development of decarbonisation plans across its merged portfolio of operated assets.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 15% reduction in net equity Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- 30% reduction in net equity Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
- Invest $5 billion in new energy products and lower carbon services by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Aspiration for net zero equity Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
ClimateHealth, safety and wellbeingEnvironment and biodiversityFirst Nations cultural heritage and engagement