PetroChina Company Limited, commonly referred to as PetroChina, is a leading player in the global oil and gas industry, headquartered in Beijing, China (CN). Established in 1999, the company has rapidly evolved into one of the largest integrated energy firms worldwide, with significant operations across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. PetroChina's core business areas encompass exploration, production, refining, and distribution of oil and natural gas, alongside petrochemical manufacturing. The company is renowned for its extensive pipeline network and advanced technology in resource extraction, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, PetroChina consistently ranks among the top oil producers globally, achieving notable milestones in sustainable energy initiatives and innovation. Its commitment to operational excellence and environmental stewardship underscores its role as a key player in the energy sector.
How does Petrochina's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Mean score of companies in the Natural Gas Extraction 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.
Petrochina's score of 14 is lower than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, PetroChina reported total carbon emissions of approximately 171,180,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 124,660,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 46,520,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 160,560,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 119,680,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 40,880,000,000 kg CO2e. PetroChina has set a long-term commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, with specific targets for Scope 1 emissions. This commitment is part of their broader climate strategy, which is cascaded from their parent company, PetroChina Company Limited. The company is currently working towards these goals, although specific interim reduction targets have not been disclosed. The emissions data indicates a consistent reporting of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions have not been disclosed. The company’s efforts align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a growing recognition of the need for significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions within the fossil fuel sector.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 132,170,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 41,910,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
Petrochina 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.
