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, which includes Scope 1 emissions of about 33,000,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, notably 342,000,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products. TotalEnergies has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its net Scope 1 and 2 emissions from operated facilities to less than 40,000,000 kg CO2e by 2025, representing a 40% reduction from 2015 levels. Additionally, the company targets a 15% reduction in the lifecycle carbon intensity of its energy sales by 2025 and a 25% reduction by 2030. Looking towards the long term, TotalEnergies is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. This commitment aligns with the company's strategy to transform its energy production and sales to meet the growing energy needs sustainably. TotalEnergies' emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from its corporate reports, ensuring transparency and accountability in its climate strategy.
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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.
