Chevron Corporation, a leading player in the crude petroleum industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1879, the company has established a significant presence in major operational regions, including North America, South America, Africa, and Asia. Chevron is primarily engaged in crude oil extraction and related services, excluding surveying, and is renowned for its innovative approaches to energy production.
The company offers a diverse range of products and services, including upstream exploration and production, refining, and marketing of petroleum products. Chevron's commitment to sustainability and technological advancement sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Chevron has achieved numerous milestones, including significant investments in renewable energy initiatives, reinforcing its status as a forward-thinking leader in the energy sector.
+18 vs industry average
Chevron’s score of 34 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Crude Oil Extraction is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Crude Oil Extraction industry has reduced its overall emissions by 16% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Chevron's reported carbon emissions
Chevron, a US-based company operating in the crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction industry, has reported its carbon emissions across various scopes.
For 2024, Chevron's total Scope 1 emissions were approximately 54 billion kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were around 4 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the use of sold products, amounted to approximately 1,565 billion kg CO2e. The total combined emissions for 2024 are not explicitly provided as a single sum in the data.
In 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 52 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 4 billion kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 1,566 billion kg CO2e.
Chevron has set several climate-related targets. The company aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, with an aspiration to achieve net zero upstream emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2050, as announced in 2021. Additionally, Chevron has established performance measures to reduce emissions intensity between 2016 and 2023, targeting a 25% to 30% reduction in flaring intensity and a 20% to 25% reduction in methane emissions intensity. Furthermore, there is a specific target for upstream flaring intensity of 3.0 kg CO2e/boe by 2028, representing a 66% reduction from a 2016 baseline. Since 2013, Chevron has reported a 22% reduction in flaring and associated emissions.
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Chevron’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
9 goals2050
In 2021, we announced our aspiration to achieve net zero ups…
In 2021, we announced our aspiration to achieve net zero upstream emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2050
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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