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Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A.

Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) is a state-owned oil and natural gas company headquartered in Venezuela. Established in 1976, PDVSA has become a cornerstone of the Venezuelan economy, primarily operating in the oil and gas industry. The company is renowned for its extensive exploration, production, refining, and distribution activities, with significant operations in the Orinoco Oil Belt and other key regions. PDVSA's core products include crude oil, natural gas, and refined petroleum products, distinguished by their high quality and strategic importance in global markets. Over the years, PDVSA has achieved notable milestones, including becoming one of the largest oil producers in the world. Despite facing various challenges, the company remains a pivotal player in the energy sector, contributing significantly to Venezuela's national revenue and energy security.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A.'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Crude Oil 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A.'s score of 0 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A.'s reported carbon emissions

Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA), headquartered in Venezuela (VE), currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data or reduction targets. As of the latest available information, there are no recorded emissions figures in kg CO2e, nor are there documented climate commitments or initiatives aimed at reducing carbon footprints. This lack of data highlights a potential gap in transparency regarding their environmental impact and climate strategy. In the context of the oil and gas industry, it is increasingly important for companies to establish clear climate commitments and reduction targets to align with global sustainability goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A.'s primary industry is Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying, which is very 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. Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. is headquartered in VE, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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.

Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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