MPLX LP, a prominent player in the midstream energy sector, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across key regions including the Midwest and Gulf Coast. Founded in 2012, MPLX has rapidly established itself as a leader in the transportation and storage of crude oil and refined petroleum products, leveraging its extensive pipeline network and logistics capabilities. The company offers a diverse range of services, including crude oil transportation, natural gas processing, and NGL fractionation, distinguished by its commitment to safety and operational efficiency. MPLX's strategic positioning in the market is underscored by its robust infrastructure and a strong focus on sustainability, making it a trusted partner in the energy industry. With a track record of growth and innovation, MPLX continues to play a vital role in meeting the energy needs of the nation.
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In 2020, MPLX LP reported total carbon emissions of approximately 40,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 32,200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 8,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company recorded Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products at approximately 771,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, MPLX has shown a trend of decreasing Scope 1 emissions, with figures of about 37,700,000,000 kg CO2e in 2016, reducing to approximately 32,200,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Scope 2 emissions have remained relatively stable, with about 9,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2016 and 8,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Despite these figures, MPLX has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon reduction, yet it currently lacks formal commitments to align with these trends.
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Add to project2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
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Scope 1 | 37,700,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 9,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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MPLX LP is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.