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Castrol

Castrol Limited, a prominent player in the lubricants industry, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1899, Castrol has established itself as a leader in the development and supply of high-performance lubricants for automotive, industrial, and marine applications. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, the company has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering innovations in synthetic oils. Castrol's core product offerings include engine oils, transmission fluids, and greases, all designed to enhance performance and protect engines under extreme conditions. Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, Castrol has garnered a reputation for reliability and excellence, making it a preferred choice among consumers and businesses alike. The brand's notable achievements include partnerships with major automotive manufacturers and a robust market position, solidifying its status as a trusted name in lubrication solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Castrol'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.

14

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Heavy Fuel Oil 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Castrol's score of 14 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Castrol's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Castrol reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 1,538,948,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,538,746,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services, alongside 1,538,746,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 201,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In 2022, Castrol's total emissions were about 1,555,506,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 388,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 3,181,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2021, saw emissions of approximately 2,813,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,005 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 2,808 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Castrol has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to focus on sustainability within its operations, but further details on its climate commitments remain unspecified.

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Scope 1
5,000
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Scope 2
6,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Castrol's primary industry is Heavy Fuel Oil, 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. Castrol is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Castrol 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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