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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.

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18

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.

5

Industry Benchmark

Castrol's score of 18 is higher than 94% 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 total carbon emissions of approximately 1,538,746,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 745,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,032,000 kg CO2e, resulting in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of about 2,777,000 kg CO2e. In comparison, the previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of around 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, leading to combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of about 3,569,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Castrol has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of detailed reduction strategies suggests a need for further transparency regarding their long-term climate goals. As a leading player in the lubricants industry, Castrol's emissions data reflects the broader challenges faced by the sector in addressing climate change and reducing carbon footprints.

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20222023
Scope 1
388,000
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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.

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. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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