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Marathon Petroleum

Marathon Petroleum Corporation, commonly referred to as Marathon Petroleum, is a leading American integrated downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. Founded in 1887, the company has evolved significantly, becoming a key player in the refining, marketing, and transportation of petroleum products across the United States and internationally. With a robust portfolio that includes refining operations, retail services, and logistics, Marathon Petroleum stands out for its commitment to operational excellence and sustainability. The company operates one of the largest refining systems in the U.S., with a capacity exceeding 3 million barrels per day, and boasts a vast network of retail locations under the Marathon brand. Recognised for its strategic acquisitions and innovative approaches, Marathon Petroleum has solidified its market position, consistently ranking among the top refiners in the nation. Its focus on efficiency and environmental stewardship further enhances its reputation in the competitive energy sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Marathon Petroleum's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Petroleum Coke industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

13

Industry Benchmark

Marathon Petroleum's score of 26 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Marathon Petroleum's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Marathon Petroleum reported total carbon emissions of approximately 39,800,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 33,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 6,800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the use of sold products, amounting to about 400,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Marathon Petroleum has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, the total emissions were approximately 40,400,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 33,700,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 6,700,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a lack of formalised climate pledges or science-based targets. Marathon Petroleum's emissions intensity has varied, with the refining criteria pollutant emissions intensity reported at approximately 0.0000285 kg CO2e per barrel of oil equivalent (boe) in 2023. The company continues to operate within the global context of the fossil fuel industry, which faces increasing scrutiny regarding carbon emissions and climate commitments.

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Scope 1
35,010,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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Scope 2
7,140,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Marathon Petroleum's primary industry is Petroleum Coke, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Marathon Petroleum is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Marathon Petroleum 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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