TotalEnergies SE, commonly referred to as TotalEnergies, is a leading global energy company headquartered in France. Established in 1924, the firm has evolved significantly, transitioning from traditional oil and gas operations to a diversified energy provider with a strong focus on renewable energy solutions. With major operational regions spanning Europe, Africa, and Asia, TotalEnergies is at the forefront of the energy transition, offering a wide range of products and services, including oil, natural gas, and renewable energy technologies. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a key player in the global energy market. Notable achievements include significant investments in solar and wind energy, reinforcing its dedication to a low-carbon future.
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In 2024, TotalEnergies reported total emissions of approximately 34,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 33,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, including 342,000,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 28,000,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. TotalEnergies has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its net Scope 1 and 2 emissions to below 40,000,000,000 kg CO2e by 2025, a reduction of approximately 13% from 2015 levels. Furthermore, the company targets a 40% reduction in net emissions by 2030 compared to 2015 levels. By 2050, TotalEnergies is committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes, aligning with the European Union's climate neutrality goals. The company has also established interim targets to lower the lifecycle carbon intensity of its energy sales by 15% by 2025 and 25% by 2030. Additionally, TotalEnergies aims to reduce methane emissions from its operated facilities by 50% by 2025 and by 80% by 2030, compared to 2020 levels. TotalEnergies's climate strategy reflects its commitment to transforming its energy production and sales to meet the growing energy needs sustainably while generating long-term value for stakeholders.
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| 2010 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 51,600,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,400,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 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 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
TotalEnergies's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and increased by approximately 1% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 82% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
TotalEnergies has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

