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<p>The scope 1 and scope 2 emissions from UK oil and gas extraction, including from
recent licensing rounds, are accounted for in our legally-binding carbon budgets.
Scope 3 emissions from oil and gas are accounted for in the country in which they
are used, in line with guidance from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.</p><p>
</p><p>Projected future emissions from all licensing rounds are incorporated into
the offshore sector’s North Sea Transition Deal commitments. These commitments are
consistent with the UK meeting carbon budgets. Additionally, the Climate Compatibility
Checkpoint assesses whether new licensing is compatible with the UK’s climate targets.</p><p>
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