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Gas/Diesel Oil
US
updated 5 days ago

Hess

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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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34

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Hess's score of 34 is higher than 68% 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 305,956,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with a significant Scope 3 total of about 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 commitment is part of a broader strategy that aligns with the Paris Agreement's goals. Hess has also established a near-term target to reduce the GHG emissions intensity of its operated assets to 17 kg CO2e per barrel of oil equivalent (BOE) by 2025, down from a baseline of 30 kg CO2e per BOE in 2017, representing a 44% reduction. This target reflects Hess's commitment to improving operational efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint. The emissions data for Hess is cascaded from its parent company, Hess Corporation, which provides a comprehensive overview of the company's climate impact and initiatives. The company has disclosed emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its reporting and commitment to sustainability.

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Scope 3
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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.

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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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