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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does China National Petroleum Corp'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.

7

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Crude Oil Extraction 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.

6

Industry Benchmark

China National Petroleum Corp's score of 7 is higher than 83% 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 2 emissions. This figure represents a slight increase from 2022, where emissions were about 1,800,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a consistent trend in emissions over recent years, with 2021 emissions recorded at approximately 1,790,000,000 kg CO2e and 2020 emissions at about 9,123,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 222,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. CNPC has set an ambitious long-term climate commitment to achieve near-zero emissions by 2050, focusing on Scope 1 emissions. This goal reflects the company's recognition of the need for significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in line with global climate targets. The commitment is part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of its operations. Overall, CNPC's emissions data and climate commitments highlight the challenges and responsibilities faced by major oil and gas companies in addressing climate change while striving for operational efficiency and economic growth.

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Scope 1
6,735,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Scope 2
360,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. China National Petroleum Corp's primary industry is Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying, 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 China National Petroleum Corp is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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.

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.

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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