Galp Energia, commonly referred to as Galp, is a prominent player in the petroleum refining industry, headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal (PT). Founded in 1999, the company has established itself as a key operator in the energy sector, with significant operations across Europe, Africa, and South America.
Galp's core business areas encompass oil and gas exploration, production, refining, and distribution, alongside renewable energy initiatives. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering a diverse range of products, including fuels, lubricants, and petrochemicals.
With a strong market position, Galp has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its renewable energy portfolio and enhancing its refining capacity. This strategic focus on both traditional and sustainable energy solutions sets Galp apart in a competitive landscape, reinforcing its reputation as a forward-thinking energy provider.
+32 vs industry average
Galp’s score of 79 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Petroleum Refineries has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Petroleum Refineries industry has reduced its overall emissions by 23% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Galp's reported carbon emissions
Galp, headquartered in Portugal and operating within the petroleum refineries sector, has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with intermediate targets for 2030.
In terms of emissions, for the reporting year 2025, Galp reported a total of approximately 42.9 billion kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1 emissions amounting to roughly 2.65 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 7.5 million kg CO2e (market-based), and substantial Scope 3 emissions totalling about 40.2 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2024, total emissions were approximately 46.3 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 3.13 billion kg CO2e and Scope 3 at approximately 43.1 billion kg CO2e. For 2023, total emissions stood at about 42.6 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 3.01 billion kg CO2e and Scope 3 at nearly 39.5 billion kg CO2e.
Galp has made specific commitments to reduce its environmental impact. The company targets a 40% reduction in absolute operational emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2030, using 2017 as a baseline. Additionally, Galp has a target to reduce Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025 in Portugal, having committed to purchasing electricity from 100% renewable sources for its operations in Portugal. Furthermore, the company aims to achieve near-zero upstream methane emissions by 2030. In its industrial operations, Galp has announced a goal to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030, with a specific focus on reorganising its Sines refinery since 2017. Some projects are also expected to reduce emissions by approximately 43 kilotonnes CO2e per year upon full implementation.
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Galp’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
10 goals2030
40% reduction in all scopes
Galp established a target of reducing 40% its scope 1 + 2 (market-based) GHG emissions by 2030, compared to 2017 base year, on an equity bas…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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