Hess
Hess Corporation, commonly referred to as Hess, is a prominent American energy company headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1933, Hess has established itself as a key player in the oil and gas industry, with significant operations in the United States, particularly in the Bakken formation, as well as in offshore regions of South America and the North Sea. The company focuses on exploration and production, refining, and marketing of petroleum products. Hess is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation, particularly in its exploration techniques and environmental stewardship. With a strong market position, Hess has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in technology that enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. As a leader in the energy sector, Hess continues to shape the future of energy with its unique approach to resource management and sustainability.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Hess's score of 15 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hess's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hess Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 486,869,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 305,956,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 792,825,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a lack of formalised strategies to reduce emissions at this time. Historically, Hess's emissions have varied, with significant figures reported in previous years. For instance, in 2022, the company emitted approximately 404,479,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 286,761,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside Scope 3 emissions of about 48,200,000 kg CO2e. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 in 2022 were around 691,240,000 kg CO2e. Hess's emissions profile includes substantial Scope 3 emissions, which reached approximately 114,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2008, highlighting the importance of addressing indirect emissions associated with the use of sold products and other upstream and downstream activities. While Hess has not set specific reduction targets or made formal climate pledges, the company operates within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As such, it may be expected to develop and communicate more robust climate strategies in the future.
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| 2008 | 2013 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 114,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Hess 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.
