EQT Releases 2024 ESG Report, "Promises Made, Promises Delivered"

Core Insights - EQT Corporation has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the world's first large-scale traditional energy company to reach net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions, as highlighted in its 2024 ESG Report [1][2][6] Environmental - EQT has reduced Scope 1 GHG emissions by 67% for historical production assets since 2018, surpassing its 2025 goal [6] - The company increased the percentage of produced water recycled from 81% in 2019 to 96% in 2024 [6] - EQT achieved a Scope 1 methane emissions intensity of 0.0070%, significantly below its 2025 target of 0.02% [6] - The company received a first-place award from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection for site reclamation efforts in 2023 [6] - EQT partnered with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for a nature-based carbon sequestration project across over 400,000 acres [6] - The company was awarded a "Gold Standard" rating by the United Nations' Oil & Gas Methane Partnership for its methane reduction efforts [6] - EQT expanded the Appalachian Methane Initiative, utilizing over 15,000 aerial surveys to measure emissions [6] Economic Impact - In 2024, EQT generated approximately $4 billion in gross domestic product (GDP) and $776 million in indirect GDP through ancillary business activities [6] - The company paid over $665 million in royalties to local landowners in 2024 [6] - EQT supported around 20,764 ancillary jobs and invested nearly $70 million in local communities through philanthropic efforts [6] - Employees volunteered over 19,000 hours in local communities during 2024 [6] Governance - EQT's executive compensation is linked to ESG performance, with 20% of Short-Term Incentive Plan funding tied to environmental, health, and safety performance for 2024 [11] - The company maintains a "AA" ESG Rating from MSCI in 2024 [11] - Half of EQT's directors are racially, ethnically, or gender diverse [11] - EQT is a member of the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter and engages in international climate conversations through the World Economic Forum [11]