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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In 2024, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 142,280,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 26,360,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 168,640,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company emitted around 137,720,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 24,070,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, leading to a total of approximately 161,790,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in emissions from 2023 to 2024. Sinopec has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by a cumulative total of 12.6 million tonnes (12,600,000,000 kg CO2e) by 2023 as part of its Green Enterprise Campaign initiated in 2018. The company is also committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, which applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are directly reported by Sinopec. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 148,380,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 24,180,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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