BP plc, commonly known as BP, is a leading global energy company headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1909, BP has evolved from its origins in oil exploration to become a key player in the energy sector, focusing on oil, gas, and renewable energy solutions. The company operates in major regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, with a commitment to sustainability and innovation. BP's core offerings encompass upstream oil and gas exploration, refining, and distribution, alongside a growing portfolio in renewable energy, particularly wind and solar power. This diversification positions BP as a forward-thinking leader in the transition to a low-carbon future. Notable achievements include significant investments in clean energy technologies and a strong market presence, making BP a pivotal force in shaping the global energy landscape.
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Bp's score of 59 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, BP's carbon emissions in Great Britain were reported as follows: Scope 1 emissions totalled 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were 20,000,000 kg CO2e (both market-based and location-based). Globally, BP's emissions for the same year included 32,800,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 800,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and a significant 322,000,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. BP has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero across its entire operations by 2050 or sooner. Specifically, the company targets a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline, with an interim goal of a 20% reduction by the end of 2025. For Scope 3 emissions, BP aims for a 10-15% reduction by 2025 and 20-30% by 2030, also against the 2019 baseline. These commitments reflect BP's strategic shift towards sustainability and its recognition of the need to address climate change proactively. The data presented is sourced directly from BP p.l.c. and does not involve any cascaded emissions data from parent or related organizations.
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2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 12,362,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 | - | - | - | 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 | 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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