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Crude Oil Extraction
US
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Unocal Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Unocal Corporation, also known as Union Oil Company of California, is a prominent player in the energy sector, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1890, Unocal has established itself as a leader in oil and gas exploration, production, and refining, with significant operations in regions such as the Gulf of Mexico and Southeast Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to energy solutions, focusing on sustainable practices and advanced technologies. Unocal's core offerings include crude oil, natural gas, and petrochemical products, which are distinguished by their commitment to quality and environmental responsibility. With a rich history marked by key milestones, including its acquisition by Chevron in 2005, Unocal continues to maintain a strong market position, contributing to the global energy landscape while prioritising sustainability and efficiency.

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Crude Oil Extraction industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

11

Industry Benchmark

Unocal Corporation's score of 32 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

63%

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Unocal Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Chevron Corporation

Unocal Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of specific figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. While Unocal Corporation has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, it is important to note that it may inherit climate strategies and performance metrics from its parent company, Chevron Corporation. Chevron has been actively involved in various climate initiatives, including the Climate Action 100+ and the RE100, which aim to promote sustainable practices and reduce carbon footprints across the industry. As of now, Unocal Corporation's climate commitments remain unspecified, and there are no documented emissions reduction targets or achievements available. The company’s future climate strategy may align with broader initiatives from Chevron, reflecting a commitment to addressing climate change within the energy sector.

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Scope 2
2,700,000,000
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Scope 3
58,800,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Unocal Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Unocal Corporation's primary industry is Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Unocal Corporation's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Unocal Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Unocal Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Unocal Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 0% last year and increased significantly since 2005, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
100%

Unocal Corporation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Unocal Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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