Petróleos Mexicanos, commonly known as Pemex, is a state-owned petroleum company headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across Mexico and various international markets. Founded in 1938, Pemex has established itself as a key player in the oil and gas industry, focusing on exploration, production, refining, and distribution of hydrocarbons. The company is renowned for its extensive portfolio of services, including crude oil extraction and natural gas processing, which are vital to Mexico's economy. Pemex's unique position as a national oil company allows it to leverage vast resources and expertise, making it a formidable entity in the global energy sector. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Pemex continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its market position as one of the largest oil producers in Latin America.
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In 2023, Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 61,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, with an additional 1,980,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 396,630,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions globally. In the United States, PEMEX's Scope 1 emissions were about 3,200,000,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, PEMEX's Scope 1 emissions in Mexico were reported at approximately 57,000,000,000 kg CO2e, while in the US, they remained at about 3,200,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1 and 2 by 2050. Additionally, PEMEX has committed to a 30% reduction in methane emissions by 2030, compared to 2020 levels. PEMEX's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are derived directly from their own reporting. The company is actively working towards its long-term climate goals while addressing its substantial emissions footprint.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 55,600,000,000 | 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 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Petróleos Mexicanos has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

