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Petronas

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Petronas'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.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Gas/Diesel Oil 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Petronas's score of 18 is higher than 71% 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 2023, Petronas reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 39,210,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 530,000,000 kg CO2e. The company also reported Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products, amounting to approximately 286,690,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Petronas has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company achieved Scope 1 emissions of about 44,590,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 800,000,000 kg CO2e, alongside Scope 3 emissions of around 277,160,000,000 kg CO2e. Petronas has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. However, the company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. The emissions data reflects Petronas's ongoing efforts to address climate change while maintaining its position as a leading energy provider in Malaysia and globally.

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Scope 1
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
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0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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. Petronas is headquartered in MY, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

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.

Petronas 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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