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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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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| 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 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 114,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
