- Access to water in high baseline water stress areas (71% of operations)
- Climate-related risks (policy and legal, technology, market, reputation, and physical risks)
- Community concerns regarding dust, sound/noise, and increased traffic
Vital Energy
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Vital Energy disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 663.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 in 2023). By scope: Scope 1: 663.0K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 420.4K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 3: 27.3M tCO2e/year (2023). 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
663.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 in 2023)
2024
Water Usage
0 m3/year (freshwater consumed in 2023)
2024
Energy Use
548.6M kWh/year (electricity consumed in 2023)
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 663.0K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 420.4K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 27.3M tCO2e/year (2023) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 663.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 in 2023) |
| 2022 | 452.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) |
| 2020 | 609.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 519.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity to below 12.5 mtCO2e/MBOE by 2022 (65% reduction from 2019 baseline)
- Reduced methane emissions to below 0.20% (mCH4/MCF) by 2022 (90% reduction from 2019 baseline)
- 58% reduction in routine flaring since 2019
- Achieved water recycling target in 2023, using no fresh water for completion activities.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity to below 12.5 mtCO2e/MBOE by 2025 (Achieved)
- Reduce methane emissions to below 0.20% (mCH4/MCF) by 2025 (Achieved)
- Eliminate routine flaring by 2025
- Use 50% recycled water for completion operations by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce combined Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity to below 10.0 mtCO2e/MBOE by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater ManagementBiodiversityHuman RightsCommunity RelationsWorkforce Health and SafetyBusiness EthicsGovernance