- Suspension of Ungani Production Field for the foreseeable future due to uncertain availability of the Fitzroy River crossing
- Legal action from community/Exposure to litigation for carbon-intensive industries
- Lack of support from a range of sources (e.g., community, investors, government etc.) for carbon capture and storage technology and projects
- Rainfall intensity may increase under future climate scenarios
- Fossil fuel screening by creditors/access to finance
- Technologies do not deliver expected reductions
Buru Energy Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Buru Energy Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 23.6K tCO2e (operational); 11902 tCO2e (equity share). By scope: Scope 1: 3.1K tCO2e (operational); 1642 tCO2e (equity share); Scope 2: 41 tCO2e (operational); 41 tCO2e (equity share); Scope 3: 19.7K tCO2e (operational); 9853 tCO2e (equity share). 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.
📊 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). | 3.1K tCO2e (operational); 1642 tCO2e (equity share) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 41 tCO2e (operational); 41 tCO2e (equity share) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 19.7K tCO2e (operational); 9853 tCO2e (equity share) |
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 | 23.6K tCO2e (operational); 11902 tCO2e (equity share) |
| 2022 | 10.1K tCO2e (Scope 1) |
| 2021 | 13.1K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Zero Tier 1 and Tier 2 spill incidents
- 252 tonnes of steel from decommissioned infrastructure recycled
- Ongoing environmental monitoring of seismic lines completed
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Continue to refine data capture and collation for Scope 3 emissions
- Investigate options for renewable energy use at company sites and/or offices
- Implement fugitive emissions monitoring at Ungani
📅 Medium-term
- Continue partnerships to advance energy transition direction
- Continue to integrate climate considerations into business planning and processes, aligned to the intentions of TCFD and GRI 11.2
- Commence on-ground operations for 2H Resources
- Advocate for the establishment of a commercially viable, safe, and environmentally responsible CCS industry in Western Australia
- Participation in the carbon market (ACCU development)
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve 40:40:20 gender diversity target