Weatherford International plc
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Safety
- Energy Transition
- Sustainable Operations
Environmental Achievements
- Affirmed commitment to being net-zero by 2050
- Signed the UN Global Compact
- Increased engagement in geothermal and CCUS projects
Social Achievements
- Launched Unconscious Bias Awareness Training for managers and supervisors
- Established a DE&I Champions Network
- Hosted virtual sessions on stress management, supportive management, and fostering collaboration
- Supported local communities through virtual volunteering and philanthropic events (Weatherford Walks raised $289,000)
- Supported the National MS Society, raising over $42,000
Governance Achievements
- Realigned reporting structure to three product line segments (Drilling and Evaluation, Well Construction and Completions, Production and Intervention)
- Improved Days Sales of Inventory (DSI) by 14 days sequentially
- Increased gross margins by over 160 basis points despite inflationary headwinds
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain bottlenecks
- Inflationary pressure
- Disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
Mitigation Strategies
- Reorganized operating structure in North America, doubling margins and growing revenues
- Established enterprise-wide team for variable cost management, resulting in cost savings
- De-layered the company for greater operational efficiency and accountability
- Enhanced collaboration throughout the supply chain for improved inventory management
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Geothermal solutions
- CCUS
- Plug and Abandonment
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Geothermal solutions
- CCUS
- Plug and Abandonment
- Firma™ abandonment and slot recovery solutions
Awards & Recognition
- Hart Energy Special Meritorious Award for Engineering Innovation (ForeSite Edge)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:179,203 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:116,153 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:63,050 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:710,510 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:664,020 MWh/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Water Consumption:489 million liters/year
Waste Generated:37,270 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:34.9 mT CO2e/$M Revenue (Scope 1 & 2)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Energy Use
- Supply Chain Risk
- Cyber & Data Security
- Compliance & Business Ethics
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Health, Safety & Wellness
- Talent Attraction, Development and Retention
- Impact of Energy Transition on the Business Model
- Waste and water Management
- Public Policy
- Human Rights
- Biodiversity
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 & 2 energy consumption by 27% compared to 2019.
- Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity by 23% compared to 2019.
- Reduced waste generated by 37% compared to 2019.
- Reduced water use by 27% compared to 2019.
- Completed a climate risk and opportunity assessment aligned with the TCFD framework.
- Established a tactical 2050 Scope 1 & 2 Roadmap.
Social Achievements
- Reached an MSCI ESG A Rating and improved EcoVadis rating to Silver Medallion Status.
- Employees completed more than 529,000 total hours of training.
- Contributed more than $850K to local communities.
- Launched a Health and Safety Leadership Engagement Program.
- Launched and embedded a new Human Capital Management system.
- Launched Executive Sponsored DEI Committee, roadmap and new Mentorship Program.
- Enrolled in the UNGC Gender Equality Accelerator.
Governance Achievements
- Strengthened supply chain processes with a new supplier registration onboarding tool and robust risk management program.
- Established a cross-functional ESG Controls Working Group.
- Expanded Third-party Risk Management Programming.
- Further strengthened Cyber-Security Incident Readiness.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-Zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Launch and embed the Oracle HCM Program.
- Align employee development programs with the latest trends and best practices.
- Introduce a new mentorship program.
Short-term Goals:
- Increase Unconscious Bias Training to 100% of target audience.
- Implementation and deployment of new HCM system globally.
- Build a pipeline of internal talent to meet future operational needs.
Environmental Challenges
- Climate-related risks including extreme weather, regulatory changes, market shifts, and reputational damage.
- Supply chain disruptions due to various factors.
- Water stress in operating locations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Completed a climate risk and opportunity assessment to inform decision-making.
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies and enhanced supply chain risk management.
- Implemented water conservation initiatives and risk mitigation strategies.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% of new suppliers screened for environmental and social criteria.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Human Rights Standard
- Conflict Minerals Policy
- Environmental due diligence
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Increased severity of hurricanes
- Extreme weather events
- Rising mean temperature
- Drought or water shortages
- Sea level rise
Transition Risks
- Policy and legal changes
- Technological advancements
- Market shifts
- Reputational risks
Opportunities
- Resource efficiency
- Transition to renewable energy
- Development of low-emission products and services
- Access to new markets
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UNGC
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015
Third-party Assurance: Independent Accountants’ Review Report (limited assurance on Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ForeSite® POWER Regenerative System
- Firma™ Plug and Abandonment Solution
- StringGuard™ Technology
- MARS™ Mature Asset Rejuvenation by Surveillance System
- Memory Raptor® Cased-Hole Evaluation System
Awards & Recognition
- Newsweek's Most Responsible Employers 2024
- MSCI ESG A Rating
- EcoVadis Silver Medallion Status