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Marathon Petroleum

Marathon Petroleum Corporation, commonly referred to as Marathon Petroleum, is a leading American integrated downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. Founded in 1887, the company has evolved significantly, becoming a key player in the refining, marketing, and transportation of petroleum products across the United States and internationally. With a robust portfolio that includes refining operations, retail services, and logistics, Marathon Petroleum stands out for its commitment to operational excellence and sustainability. The company operates one of the largest refining systems in the U.S., with a capacity exceeding 3 million barrels per day, and boasts a vast network of retail locations under the Marathon brand. Recognised for its strategic acquisitions and innovative approaches, Marathon Petroleum has solidified its market position, consistently ranking among the top refiners in the nation. Its focus on efficiency and environmental stewardship further enhances its reputation in the competitive energy sector.

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37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Petroleum Coke 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

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Marathon Petroleum's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Marathon Petroleum reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 6,800,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, totalling about 439,800,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through various initiatives. The company has set a target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 30% below 2014 levels by 2030. This target aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint associated with its direct operations. Additionally, Marathon Petroleum is striving for a 20% reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions, aiming for a total reduction of approximately 49% from 2017 levels by 2025. Marathon Petroleum's emissions data indicates a proactive approach to climate commitments, focusing on both absolute and intensity-based reduction targets across its operations. The company continues to disclose its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency and accountability in its climate strategy.

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Scope 2
7,140,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Marathon Petroleum's primary industry is Petroleum Coke, which is 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 Marathon Petroleum is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Marathon Petroleum is participating in some 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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