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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In 2024, BP's total carbon emissions in Great Britain were approximately 1,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 20,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of approximately 1,020,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. Globally, BP reported significantly higher emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at about 31,100,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,000,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 321,900,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products. BP has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero across its entire operations by 2050 or sooner. This includes a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. Additionally, BP targets a 10-15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2025, with a longer-term goal of 20-30% reduction by 2030 against the same baseline. These commitments reflect BP's strategy to transition towards a more sustainable energy model, aligning with global climate goals. The data reported is sourced from BP p.l.c. and does not cascade from any parent organization.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 59,800,000,000 | 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 | - | - | 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 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
Bp's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 11% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Bp has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
