Oxy
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Oxy's score of 25 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Oxy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 259,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 15,410,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 4,010,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 259,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This data indicates a significant reliance on upstream emissions, particularly in Scope 3, which encompasses emissions from the use of sold products. Oxy's emissions intensity for its oil and gas operations was reported at about 33.5 kg CO2e per barrel of oil equivalent (BOE) in 2023, while its chemical operations had an emissions intensity of approximately 513 kg CO2e per tonne. Over the years, Oxy has shown a trend of fluctuating emissions, with total Scope 1 and 2 emissions reaching about 21,910,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Oxy has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction commitments suggests a need for clearer climate strategies within the company. As the industry faces increasing pressure to address climate change, Oxy's future commitments and actions will be critical in shaping its environmental impact and reputation.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,350,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,200,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 234,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Oxy 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.
