ExxonMobil Corporation, commonly referred to as ExxonMobil, is a leading global energy company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1870, it has established a significant presence in various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Operating within the oil and gas industry, ExxonMobil focuses on exploration, production, refining, and marketing of petroleum products. The company is renowned for its core offerings, which include fuels, lubricants, and petrochemicals, distinguished by advanced technology and a commitment to sustainability. ExxonMobil's market position is bolstered by its extensive research and development initiatives, making it a pioneer in energy solutions. With a rich history of innovation and notable achievements, ExxonMobil continues to play a crucial role in meeting the world's energy demands while striving for environmental stewardship.
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Exxonmobil's score of 21 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, ExxonMobil reported carbon emissions of approximately 92,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 6,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 98,000,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set a long-term commitment to achieve net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 from operated assets by 2050. This ambitious target reflects ExxonMobil's recognition of the need to address climate change and reduce its carbon footprint across all scopes. Historically, ExxonMobil's emissions have varied, with significant figures recorded in previous years, such as 128,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2000 for Scope 1 and 123,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2008 for Scope 1 and 2 combined. The company has disclosed emissions data across multiple scopes, including Scope 3, which accounted for approximately 90,100,000,000 kg CO2e in 1990. ExxonMobil's climate commitments are part of a broader industry trend towards sustainability, with increasing pressure from stakeholders to enhance transparency and accountability in emissions reporting. The company's focus on achieving net zero by 2050 aligns with global efforts to mitigate climate change impacts and transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 123,000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 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 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 90,100,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Exxonmobil 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.