- Increased total recordable injury rate (TRIR) to 1.74 per million work hours
- Unintended adverse social and cultural impacts associated with projects and new business activities
- Failure to meet expectations of stakeholders to deliver localised economic outcomes
Woodside Petroleum Ltd
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Woodside Petroleum Ltd disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.2K kt CO₂-e (net equity Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 3.5K kt CO₂-e (equity); Scope 3: 27.9K kt CO₂-e (equity). 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
3.2K kt CO₂-e (net equity Scope 1 and 2)
2021
Water Usage
399.4K m³ (fresh water use)
2021
Waste
15.6K tonnes
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 3.5K kt CO₂-e (equity) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 27.9K kt CO₂-e (equity) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.2K kt CO₂-e (net equity Scope 1 and 2) |
| 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
- Reduced net equity Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 10% below the 2016–2020 gross annual average
- Maintained strong environmental performance with no significant environmental incidents
- Secured primary environmental approval of the Scarborough Project – Nearshore Component
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce net equity Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce net equity Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change resilience and transitionHealth, safety and wellbeingSocial and cultural impacts on communities