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California Resources

California Resources Corporation (CRC) is a prominent player in the energy sector, headquartered in the United States. Established in 2014, CRC focuses on the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, primarily operating in California's rich resource regions. The company has made significant strides in enhancing its operational efficiency and sustainability practices, positioning itself as a leader in the industry. CRC's core offerings include the extraction of hydrocarbons and the development of innovative technologies aimed at reducing environmental impact. With a commitment to responsible resource management, California Resources Corporation stands out for its dedication to community engagement and environmental stewardship. As a key contributor to California's energy landscape, CRC continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its market position and commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does California Resources'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.

21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Gas/Diesel 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

California Resources's score of 21 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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California Resources's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, California Resources Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,504,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,603,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 152,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 14,749,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the past five years, the company has demonstrated a significant reduction in total emissions, decreasing from about 23,514,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to the current figure, representing a reduction of approximately 25.5%. California Resources has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to report its emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The trend of decreasing emissions suggests ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency and reduce carbon intensity in its operations.

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Scope 1
3,123,000,000
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Scope 2
244,000,000
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Scope 3
20,147,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. California Resources's primary industry is Gas/Diesel 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. California Resources is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

California Resources 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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