Sinopec Limited, officially known as China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, is a leading player in the global energy sector, headquartered in Beijing, China. Founded in 2000, Sinopec has rapidly evolved into one of the largest oil and gas companies worldwide, with significant operations across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The company primarily focuses on refining, petrochemicals, and natural gas, offering a diverse range of products including fuels, lubricants, and chemical materials. Sinopec is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, positioning itself as a pioneer in green energy initiatives. With a robust market presence, Sinopec consistently ranks among the top companies in the Fortune Global 500, reflecting its substantial contributions to the energy industry and its strategic importance in the global market.
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In 2024, Sinopec reported total carbon emissions of approximately 139,090,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 28,860,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 167,950,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were approximately 142,280,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 26,360,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 168,640,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Sinopec's emissions have fluctuated, with 2022 emissions recorded at about 137,720,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 24,070,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 161,790,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company reported approximately 148,380,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 24,180,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of around 172,560,000,000 kg CO2e. Sinopec has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets through initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Their climate commitments appear to be limited, with no documented reduction initiatives or pledges available. The emissions data is sourced directly from Sinopec, with no cascading from a parent organisation. Overall, Sinopec's emissions reflect the challenges faced by major oil and gas companies in reducing their carbon footprint while maintaining production levels.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 128,570,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 42,950,000,000 | 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 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Sinopec 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.