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.
DitchCarbon Score
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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 from Scope 1, 20,360 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 146,700 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 161,790 kg CO2e in 2022 and a slight reduction in Scope 2 emissions from 24,070 kg CO2e. However, Scope 3 emissions increased from 139,820 kg CO2e in 2022. Sinopec has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The company’s emissions intensity for 2023 was reported at 0.17256, indicating a focus on improving efficiency relative to revenue. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets, Sinopec operates within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon footprint reduction.
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Get Started| 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 161,790 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 24,070 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 139,820 | 000,000 |
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China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation 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.
