Chevron Corporation, a leading global energy company headquartered in the United States, has established itself as a key player in the oil and gas industry since its founding in 1879. With major operational regions spanning North America, South America, Africa, and Asia, Chevron is renowned for its diverse portfolio that includes upstream exploration and production, downstream refining, and marketing of petroleum products. The company’s core offerings, such as crude oil, natural gas, and petrochemicals, are distinguished by their commitment to innovation and sustainability. Chevron has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in renewable energy initiatives and significant investments in technology to enhance operational efficiency. As one of the largest integrated energy companies in the world, Chevron continues to solidify its market position through strategic partnerships and a focus on responsible energy development.
How does Chevron'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.
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Chevron's score of 32 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Chevron reported total carbon emissions of approximately 576,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 52,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 576,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, specifically from the use of sold products. This represents a significant portion of their overall emissions profile. Chevron has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero upstream emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2050, a target announced in 2021. This long-term goal reflects the company's recognition of the need to address its carbon footprint in the context of global climate change initiatives. Over the years, Chevron's emissions have fluctuated, with notable figures from previous years including 621,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 668,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has been actively disclosing its emissions data across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact. As part of its sustainability strategy, Chevron continues to explore initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon intensity and improving operational efficiency, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 62,300,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 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 2 | 2,700,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 58,800,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Chevron is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.