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.
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Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A.'s score of 0 is lower than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA), headquartered in Venezuela (VE), currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. Consequently, there are no available details regarding their Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions. Additionally, PDVSA has not established any documented reduction targets or climate commitments, nor are there any initiatives reported under frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). In the context of the oil and gas industry, companies are increasingly pressured to disclose emissions data and set ambitious climate targets. However, without specific commitments or data from PDVSA, it remains unclear how the company plans to address its carbon footprint or contribute to global climate goals.
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Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. is not participating in any 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.