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Marathon Petroleum Corporation, frequently referred to as MPC, is a leading integrated energy company with its headquarters located in Findlay, Ohio, USA. Formed in 2011 as an independent entity, the company proudly traces its operational history within the petroleum industry back to 1887, establishing a deep legacy of expertise.
MPC primarily focuses on the refining, marketing, and transportation of petroleum products, operating one of the largest refining systems in the United States. Its core business delivers essential fuels like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, alongside specialised products such as asphalt and petroleum coke. Through its robust midstream operations, including MPLX, Marathon Petroleum plays a critical role in the gathering, processing, and efficient transportation of crude oil and natural gas across the nation.
-6 vs industry average
Marathon Petroleum’s score of 17 is lower than 41% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Petroleum Coke is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Petroleum Coke industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Marathon Petroleum, a US-based Petroleum Coke company, reported its 2023 carbon emissions. In 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were about 33 billion kg CO2e, and its Scope 2 emissions were approximately 6.8 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the use of sold products, totalled about 400 billion kg CO2e.
Marathon Petroleum has set several climate commitments. The company adopted a target in 2020 to reduce its company-wide Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 30% below 2014 levels by 2030. Additionally, they aim to reduce NOx emissions by 20% by 2025 from 2017 levels, striving for a total reduction of approximately 49%. For its MPLX operations, Marathon Petroleum aims to reduce methane emissions intensity by 50% by 2025 from 2016 levels. The company also has a further intensity reduction target for Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions of 38% by 2035 from 2014 levels. There is also a target to reduce Scope 3 - category 11 GHG emissions by 5% by 2030 from 2019 levels. In 2018, the company reported a 2% decrease in its direct and indirect (Scope 1 and 2) GHG emissions intensity from 2017 levels.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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