Citgo Sustainability Profile
Citgo Petroleum Corporation, commonly known as Citgo, is a prominent American oil company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1910, Citgo has established itself as a key player in the petroleum industry, primarily operating in the refining, marketing, and transportation of petroleum products across the United States and Latin America. With a refining capacity of over 750,000 barrels per day, Citgo is renowned for its high-quality fuels, lubricants, and petrochemical products. The company’s commitment to sustainability and community engagement sets it apart in a competitive market. Notable achievements include its extensive network of retail locations and a strong presence in the fuel distribution sector, making Citgo a trusted name among consumers and businesses alike.
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Citgo's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Citgo Petroleum Corporation reported its carbon emissions at approximately 7,900,000,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions. This marks an increase from 2022, when emissions were about 7,600,000,000 kg CO2e, and from 2021, which recorded approximately 7,300,000,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a rise in emissions over the past few years, with 2020 emissions at about 6,600,000,000 kg CO2e and 2019 at approximately 8,200,000,000 kg CO2e. Citgo has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The company is a current subsidiary of CITGO Petroleum Corporation, and its emissions data is cascaded from this parent organisation. As of now, there are no commitments to industry-standard initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Overall, Citgo's emissions data reflects a significant environmental impact, and without clear reduction strategies, the company faces challenges in aligning with global climate goals.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Citgo's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Citgo has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
