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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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31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Gas/Diesel Oil industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

12

Industry Benchmark

Hess's score of 31 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hess's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hess reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 48,686,900 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 30,595,600 kg CO2e for Scope 2, while Scope 3 emissions reached a staggering 55,100,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions on an equity basis by 2050. This long-term target aligns with their support for the Paris Agreement and global efforts to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Hess has also established a near-term goal to reduce the GHG emissions intensity of its operated assets to 17 kg CO2e per barrel of oil equivalent (BOE) by 2025, a significant reduction from a 2017 baseline of 30 kg CO2e per BOE, representing a 44% decrease. Additionally, the company is focused on lowering methane emissions to less than 1% of gross methane production across the U.S. natural gas value chain by 2025. Overall, Hess is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions while committing to long-term sustainability goals, reflecting a proactive approach to climate change and environmental responsibility.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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000,000,000
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Scope 3
114,000,000,000
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00,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hess's primary industry is Gas/Diesel Oil, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Hess is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 participating in any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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