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Heavy Fuel Oil
GB
updated 9 days ago

Castrol

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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.

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18

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5

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Castrol's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Castrol reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,538,746,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 745,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,032,000 kg CO2e. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reached about 2,777,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, inherited from its parent company, BP p.l.c., at a cascade level of 2. In 2022, Castrol's global emissions were approximately 1,570,828,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 388,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 3,181,000 kg CO2e, resulting in a total of about 3,569,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Despite the significant emissions figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Castrol. The company operates under the broader sustainability initiatives of BP p.l.c., which may influence its climate strategies. As a current subsidiary of Castrol Limited, the company is expected to align with industry standards and practices in reducing carbon footprints, although specific initiatives or targets have not been detailed.

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Scope 1
388,000
000,000
Scope 2
3,181,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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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.

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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. This request for Castrol is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Castrol is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

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UN Global Compact
RE 100
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