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Cepsa

Cepsa, officially known as Compañía Española de Petróleos, S.A.U., is a leading integrated energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. Founded in 1929, Cepsa has established a strong presence in the oil and gas industry, with significant operations across Europe, North Africa, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes exploration and production, refining, and marketing of petroleum products, as well as renewable energy initiatives. Cepsa's commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart in the competitive energy sector. With a focus on high-quality fuels and lubricants, the company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in cleaner energy solutions. As a key player in the market, Cepsa continues to enhance its position through strategic partnerships and a dedication to environmental responsibility.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Cepsa'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.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Cepsa's score of 23 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cepsa's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Cepsa reported carbon emissions of approximately 100,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 40,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and about 58,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, totalling around 49,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Over the years, Cepsa has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at about 6,719,000,000 kg CO2e in 2012 and gradually decreasing to the current levels. Cepsa has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. However, the company is actively engaged in various climate commitments, focusing on improving emissions intensity across its operations, particularly in the chemicals and energy sectors. The company’s emissions intensity metrics indicate ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Overall, Cepsa's emissions profile reflects the challenges faced by the energy sector in balancing operational demands with climate commitments, highlighting the need for continued focus on sustainability and emissions reduction strategies.

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496,000,000
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Scope 3
6,200,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cepsa's primary industry is , which is very low 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. Cepsa is headquartered in ES, 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.

Cepsa is committed to some 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.

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CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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