Sinopec
Sinopec Limited, officially known as China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, is a leading player in the global energy sector, headquartered in Beijing, China. Founded in 2000, Sinopec has rapidly evolved into one of the largest oil and gas companies worldwide, with significant operations across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The company primarily focuses on refining, petrochemicals, and natural gas, offering a diverse range of products including fuels, lubricants, and chemical materials. Sinopec is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, positioning itself as a pioneer in green energy initiatives. With a robust market presence, Sinopec consistently ranks among the top companies in the Fortune Global 500, reflecting its substantial contributions to the energy industry and its strategic importance in the global market.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sinopec's score of 12 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sinopec's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sinopec reported total carbon emissions of approximately 168,640,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 142,280,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 26,360,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were approximately 161,790,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 137,720,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 24,070,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Sinopec's emissions have fluctuated, with 2021 seeing total emissions of approximately 172,560,000,000 kg CO2e, and 2020 at about 170,940,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. Sinopec's emissions data highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the oil and gas industry in managing carbon footprints, particularly in the context of global climate commitments. The company continues to operate within a sector that is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, necessitating a strategic approach to emissions management in the future.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 128,570,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 42,950,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Sinopec 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.
