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Petronas

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Petroliam Nasional Berhad, commonly known as Petronas, is a leading Malaysian oil and gas company headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Established in 1974, Petronas has grown to become a key player in the global energy sector, with significant operations across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. The company is primarily engaged in the exploration, production, and distribution of oil and gas, alongside petrochemical manufacturing. Petronas is renowned for its innovative technologies and commitment to sustainability, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Petronas has achieved numerous milestones, including being ranked among the Fortune Global 500 companies. Its diverse portfolio of core products and services, coupled with a focus on research and development, underscores its role as a vital contributor to the energy landscape.

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27

Industry Average

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Industry Benchmark

Petronas's score of 27 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Petronas's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Petronas reported significant carbon emissions from its operations in Malaysia, totalling approximately 46,040,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 46,550,000,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 44,890,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 490,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of around 45,380,000,000 kg CO2e. Globally, in 2024, Petronas's emissions were reported at about 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 10,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, summing to around 5,010,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a decrease from 2023, where global emissions were approximately 4,200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 4,400,000,000 kg CO2e. Petronas has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, making it the first oil and gas company in Southeast Asia to set such a target. Additionally, the company has pledged to eliminate routine flaring in new field developments and to end routine flaring at existing oil production sites by 2030, targeting both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The emissions data is sourced directly from Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) and reflects the company's ongoing efforts to address climate change and reduce its carbon footprint.

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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
26,974,000
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0,000,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Petronas's primary industry is Gas/Diesel Oil, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. This request for Petronas is in MY, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Petronas 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.

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

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