Chevron Corporation, a leading global energy company headquartered in the United States, has established itself as a key player in the oil and gas industry since its founding in 1879. With major operational regions spanning North America, South America, Africa, and Asia, Chevron is renowned for its diverse portfolio that includes upstream exploration and production, downstream refining, and marketing of petroleum products. The company’s core offerings, such as crude oil, natural gas, and petrochemicals, are distinguished by their commitment to innovation and sustainability. Chevron has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in renewable energy initiatives and significant investments in technology to enhance operational efficiency. As one of the largest integrated energy companies in the world, Chevron continues to solidify its market position through strategic partnerships and a focus on responsible energy development.
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Chevron's score of 27 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Chevron reported total carbon emissions of approximately 52000000000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2000000000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 576000000000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, with a focus on reducing their carbon footprint across all scopes. Over the years, Chevron has demonstrated a significant commitment to addressing climate change, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company has not set formal science-based targets (SBTi) or documented reduction initiatives aimed at decreasing their overall emissions. Chevron's emissions profile indicates a heavy reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which primarily arise from the use of sold products, highlighting the challenges faced by the oil and gas industry in mitigating climate impacts. The company continues to engage in various sustainability efforts, but the absence of specific reduction targets suggests a need for more robust climate action strategies moving forward.
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2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 62,300,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 2,700,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 58,800,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Chevron 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.