Petronas
Petroliam Nasional Berhad, commonly known as Petronas, is a leading Malaysian oil and gas company headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Established in 1974, Petronas has grown to become a key player in the global energy sector, with significant operations across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. The company is primarily engaged in the exploration, production, and distribution of oil and gas, alongside petrochemical manufacturing. Petronas is renowned for its innovative technologies and commitment to sustainability, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Petronas has achieved numerous milestones, including being ranked among the Fortune Global 500 companies. Its diverse portfolio of core products and services, coupled with a focus on research and development, underscores its role as a vital contributor to the energy landscape.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Petronas's score of 20 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Petronas's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Petronas reported global carbon emissions of approximately 58,594,020 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 49,165 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 286,690,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, specifically from the use of sold products. In Malaysia, the company recorded emissions of about 39,210,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 530,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Petronas has shown a commitment to addressing climate change, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has been actively monitoring its emissions across various scopes, particularly focusing on Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for a significant portion of its total emissions in recent years. In 2022, global emissions included approximately 5,754,544 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 49,762 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 277,160,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The trend indicates a consistent effort to track and report emissions, reflecting an awareness of the need for climate action within the industry. Overall, while Petronas has not set specific reduction targets, its emissions data highlights the scale of its operations and the importance of ongoing efforts to mitigate climate impact.
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Add to project| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 48,890,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Petronas 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.
