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
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Petronas's score of 20 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Petronas's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Petronas reported carbon emissions of approximately 39,210,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 530,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in Malaysia. Globally, their emissions included about 4,692,356,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 49,165,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,350,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Over the years, Petronas has shown fluctuations in emissions, with significant Scope 3 emissions peaking at approximately 108,840,000,000 kg CO2e in 2016 globally. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, indicating a potential area for improvement in transparency and accountability regarding their climate strategy. Petronas's emissions data reflects their ongoing challenges in managing carbon outputs, particularly in the context of their extensive operations in the oil and gas sector. As they navigate the transition towards a more sustainable future, the need for clear reduction targets and actionable climate strategies remains critical.
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Get Started| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 48,890,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
