Oxy
Oxy, officially known as Occidental Petroleum Corporation, is a leading American oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1920, Oxy has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including the Permian Basin, the Gulf Coast, and international markets across the Middle East and Latin America. Specialising in hydrocarbon exploration, production, and chemical manufacturing, Oxy is renowned for its innovative approaches to sustainable energy solutions. The company’s core products include crude oil, natural gas, and petrochemicals, distinguished by their commitment to environmental stewardship and advanced technology. With a robust market position, Oxy has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering enhanced oil recovery techniques. The company continues to be recognised for its efforts in reducing carbon emissions and advancing sustainable practices within the energy sector.
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Industry Benchmark
Oxy's score of 25 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Oxy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Oxy) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25,900,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 15,410,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,010,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 259,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant reliance on upstream activities, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Over the years, Oxy has shown a trend in emissions intensity, with the following figures reported: in 2019, the emissions intensity for oil and gas was about 26.9 kg CO2e per barrel of oil equivalent (BOE), which improved to approximately 33.5 kg CO2e per BOE in 2023. The company has also reported OxyChem emissions intensity at about 513 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023. Despite these figures, Oxy has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction commitments suggests a need for clearer climate strategies in line with industry standards. As a major player in the fossil fuel sector, Oxy's climate commitments and emissions management will be critical in addressing global climate change challenges.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,350,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,200,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 234,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Oxy is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
