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Oxy

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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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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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

Oxy's score of 34 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Oxy's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Oxy) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,510,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 4,830,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 11,610,000,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. In 2023, Oxy's emissions were approximately 15,270,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,500,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, leading to a total of about 10,890,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Oxy has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions in its operations (Scope 1 and 2) before 2040, with an aspiration to achieve this target by 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 and reflect Oxy's long-term strategy to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company is also guided by Executive Order S-3-05, which mandates an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below 1990 levels by 2050. This commitment underscores Oxy's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its impact on the environment. Overall, Oxy's emissions data and climate commitments demonstrate a clear trajectory towards sustainability and a reduction in carbon footprint, positioning the company as a responsible player in the energy sector.

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201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
16,290,000,000,000
00,000,000,000,000
00,000,000,000,000
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
6,550,000,000,000
0,000,000,000,000
0,000,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
-
0,000,000
-

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Oxy's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Oxy is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Oxy 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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