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China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, commonly known as Sinopec, is a leading player in the global energy sector, headquartered in Beijing, CN. Founded in 2000, Sinopec has rapidly established itself as one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, with extensive operations across Asia, Africa, and beyond. Sinopec operates primarily in the petroleum and petrochemical industries, focusing on refining, exploration, and production. The company is renowned for its diverse range of core products, including fuels, lubricants, and chemical materials, which are distinguished by their high quality and innovative production methods. With a strong market position, Sinopec has achieved significant milestones, including being consistently ranked among the Fortune Global 500. Its commitment to sustainable practices and technological advancement further solidifies its reputation as a leader in the energy sector.

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38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Retail Services 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

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation's score of 38 is higher than 97% 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 Petroleum & Chemical Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 137,720 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 20,360 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 146,700 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were about 161,790 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions also saw a reduction from 24,070 kg CO2e in 2022. However, Scope 3 emissions increased from 139,820 kg CO2e in 2022. Sinopec has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. Despite the fluctuations in emissions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments. The company’s GHG emissions intensity for 2023 was reported at approximately 0.17256, which is a slight increase from 0.1467 in 2022. Overall, while Sinopec is actively monitoring its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for more robust climate action strategies in line with industry standards.

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Scope 1
161,790
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Scope 2
24,070
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Scope 3
139,820
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation's primary industry is Sale, maintenance, repair of motor vehicles, motor vehicles parts, motorcycles, motor cycles parts and accessoiries, 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. This request for China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation is participating in some 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
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