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Petroleum Coke
US
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Marathon Petroleum

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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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Marathon Petroleum's score of 37 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Marathon Petroleum's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Marathon Petroleum reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 6,800,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 400,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the use of sold products. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was about 39,800,000,000 kg CO2e. Marathon Petroleum has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 30% below 2014 levels by 2030. Additionally, they aim for a 50% reduction in methane emissions intensity from their MPLX operations by 2025, and a 20% reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions by 2025, striving for a total reduction of approximately 49% from 2017 levels. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate strategy. As part of its ongoing efforts, Marathon Petroleum is focused on reducing its overall environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency.

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2014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
35,010,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
7,140,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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