Ecopetrol
Ecopetrol S.A., commonly referred to as Ecopetrol, is Colombia's largest petroleum company, headquartered in Bogotá. Founded in 1951, the company has established itself as a key player in the oil and gas industry, with significant operations across Colombia and in various international markets. Ecopetrol's core business areas include exploration, production, refining, and transportation of hydrocarbons, alongside the provision of petrochemical products. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in energy solutions, positioning itself as a leader in the transition towards cleaner energy. With a strong market presence, Ecopetrol has achieved notable milestones, including becoming one of the largest companies in Latin America by revenue. Its dedication to operational excellence and environmental stewardship continues to drive its success in the competitive energy sector.
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Ecopetrol's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Ecopetrol reported total carbon emissions of approximately 146,726,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 146,726,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 13,159,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 500,000,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached approximately 13,727,000,000 kg CO2e. Ecopetrol has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is self-reported and does not appear to be cascaded from a parent or related organization. The company operates within the oil and gas sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, particularly regarding greenhouse gas emissions. As such, Ecopetrol's commitment to addressing climate change is critical in the context of global efforts to reduce carbon footprints and transition to more sustainable energy sources.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,067,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 210,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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