Citgo
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Citgo's score of 25 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Citgo's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Citgo reported carbon emissions of approximately 7,600,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 1,359,214,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2021, where emissions were around 7,300,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,423,436,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Over the years, Citgo's emissions have shown fluctuations, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at approximately 8,400,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint, nor has it committed to any science-based targets as per the available data. Citgo's climate commitments remain vague, with no documented reduction initiatives or pledges to significantly lower emissions. As a major player in the mineral fuels and oils sector, Citgo's emissions profile highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the industry in addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Citgo 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.
