China National Petroleum Corp
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) is a leading state-owned oil and gas enterprise headquartered in Beijing, China. Established in 1998, CNPC has grown to become one of the largest integrated energy companies globally, with significant operations across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The company primarily focuses on the exploration, production, and distribution of oil and natural gas, alongside refining and petrochemical manufacturing. CNPC is renowned for its advanced technology and commitment to sustainable practices, setting it apart in the competitive energy sector. With a robust market position, CNPC consistently ranks among the top oil producers worldwide, achieving notable milestones in both domestic and international markets. Its extensive portfolio of core products and services underscores its pivotal role in meeting global energy demands while driving innovation in the industry.
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Industry Benchmark
China National Petroleum Corp's score of 7 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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China National Petroleum Corp's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,880,000,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This figure represents a slight increase from 2022, where emissions were about 1,800,000,000 kg CO2e, and from 2021, which recorded approximately 1,790,000,000 kg CO2e. The emissions data for 2020 indicates a total of about 9,123,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 222,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a combined total of approximately 9,345,000,000 kg CO2e. CNPC has set an ambitious long-term goal to achieve near-zero emissions by 2050, with a specific focus on Scope 1 emissions. This commitment, initiated in 2023, underscores the company's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The target is considered one of the most ambitious in the industry, reflecting CNPC's recognition of the urgent need for climate action. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that CNPC independently reports its emissions and climate commitments. As the largest oil and gas producer in China, CNPC's initiatives and targets are critical in the context of global efforts to mitigate climate change.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,735,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 360,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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China National Petroleum Corp 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.
