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Petroleos Paraguayos S.A.

Petroleos Paraguayos S.A., commonly known as Petropar, is a leading player in the Paraguayan oil and gas industry, headquartered in Asunción, Paraguay (PY). Established in 1970, Petropar has significantly contributed to the nation’s energy sector, focusing on the refining, distribution, and marketing of petroleum products. With a strong presence across major operational regions in Paraguay, the company offers a diverse range of core products, including fuels, lubricants, and petrochemical derivatives. Petropar is recognised for its commitment to quality and sustainability, setting it apart in a competitive market. Over the years, the company has achieved notable milestones, reinforcing its position as a key supplier in the region and playing a vital role in supporting Paraguay's energy needs.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Petroleos Paraguayos 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

Petroleos Paraguayos 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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Petroleos Paraguayos S.A.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2017, Petroleos Paraguayos S.A. (Petropar) reported carbon emissions totalling approximately 34,000,000 kg CO2e, all of which were classified under Scope 1 emissions. Notably, the company did not report any emissions under Scope 2 or Scope 3 categories, indicating a focus on direct emissions from its operations. Currently, Petropar has not established any specific reduction targets or climate pledges, which suggests a need for further commitment to addressing climate change. As the energy sector increasingly prioritises sustainability, Petropar's lack of defined climate initiatives may impact its long-term environmental strategy and reputation. Overall, while Petropar's emissions data provides a snapshot of its current impact, the absence of reduction commitments highlights an opportunity for the company to enhance its climate action efforts in alignment with global sustainability trends.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Petroleos Paraguayos 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. Petroleos Paraguayos S.A. is headquartered in PY, 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.

Petroleos Paraguayos 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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