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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.
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Petronas's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Petronas reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 46,040,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 450,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 46,550,000,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. This data reflects their operations in Malaysia (MY) and is part of a broader global emissions profile, which includes approximately 51,040,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 510,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside substantial Scope 3 emissions of about 590,160,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products. Petronas has committed to ambitious climate targets, aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050, making it the first oil and gas company in Southeast Asia to announce such a goal. 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 reductions in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The emissions data is sourced directly from Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) and reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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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.
