Oxy, officially known as Occidental Petroleum Corporation, is a leading American oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1920, Oxy has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including the Permian Basin, the Gulf Coast, and international markets across the Middle East and Latin America. Specialising in hydrocarbon exploration, production, and chemical manufacturing, Oxy is renowned for its innovative approaches to sustainable energy solutions. The company’s core products include crude oil, natural gas, and petrochemicals, distinguished by their commitment to environmental stewardship and advanced technology. With a robust market position, Oxy has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering enhanced oil recovery techniques. The company continues to be recognised for its efforts in reducing carbon emissions and advancing sustainable practices within the energy sector.
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In 2023, Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Oxy), headquartered in the US, reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 173,700,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 4,550,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 184,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 21,910,000,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2022, where they were approximately 17,600,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions also saw a reduction from 4,900,000,000 kg CO2e. Oxy has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions in its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2040, with an aspiration to achieve this target before 2035. Additionally, the company is working towards net-zero emissions associated with the use of its products by 2050. These commitments align with the goals of the Paris Agreement, demonstrating Oxy's proactive approach to addressing climate change. The company is also mandated by Executive Order S-3-05 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050, further solidifying its long-term climate strategy. Oxy's emissions data is sourced directly from Occidental Petroleum Corporation, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 21,620,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 5,910,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 259,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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