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Pioneer Natural Resources Company, commonly referred to as Pioneer (PXD), is a leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, US, its operations are strategically focused solely on the prolific Permian Basin, a premier unconventional play.
Founded in 1997, Pioneer has grown into one of the largest independent producers in the United States. The company specialises in the responsible extraction of crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and natural gas, which are vital components for the global energy supply.
Their dedicated focus on the Permian Basin underscores Pioneer's expertise and commitment to maximising value from this world-class asset. This market position highlights their significant role in providing essential energy resources.
+4 vs industry average
Pioneer Natural Resources’s score of 20 is lower than 49% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Gas/Diesel Oil is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Gas/Diesel Oil industry has reduced its overall emissions by 23% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Pioneer Natural Resources, a US-headquartered Gas/Diesel Oil company, reported approximately 165.78 billion kg CO2e in total emissions for 2022. This figure includes about 2.87 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 482.28 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Scope 3 emissions for 2022 were substantial, comprising about 118 billion kg CO2e from the use of sold products, 31 billion kg CO2e from the processing of sold products, and 13 billion kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution.
In 2021, the company's total reported emissions were approximately 152.24 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2.82 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 430.37 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2021 included around 112 billion kg CO2e from the use of sold products, 26 billion kg CO2e from the processing of sold products, and 11 billion kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution.
Pioneer Natural Resources has committed to several climate targets. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity by 25% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets cascaded from its ultimate parent, Pioneer Natural Resources Company, state a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year. The cascaded SBTi targets also include a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and use of sold products within the same timeframe (FY2020 base year to FY2030). Additionally, the company commits that 10% of its suppliers by emissions covering purchased goods and services will have science-based targets by FY2029.
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42% reduction in Scope 2
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42% reduction in Scope 1
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10% reduction in all scopes
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