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Vitol

Vitol Group, commonly referred to as Vitol, is a leading energy and commodities trading company headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1966, Vitol has established a significant presence in key operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company operates primarily in the oil, gas, and power sectors, providing a diverse range of services that encompass trading, logistics, and supply chain management. Vitol is renowned for its extensive portfolio of core products, including crude oil, refined products, and natural gas, distinguished by its commitment to efficiency and sustainability. With a strong market position, Vitol has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the largest independent energy traders globally. Its strategic approach and innovative solutions continue to set it apart in the competitive energy landscape.

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32

Industry Average

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25

Industry Benchmark

Vitol's score of 32 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vitol's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Vitol reported total carbon emissions of approximately 30,700,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 1,800,000,000 kg CO2e. The company disclosed emissions across Scope 3, which included significant contributions from investments (2,600,000,000 kg CO2e), capital goods (3,000,000,000 kg CO2e), and end-of-life treatment of sold products (10,100,000,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, Vitol's total emissions were around 28,200,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions also at about 1,800,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year included investments (3,200,000,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (7,400,000,000 kg CO2e). For 2021, the total emissions were approximately 26,100,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,600,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions included investments (3,000,000,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (6,600,000,000 kg CO2e). In 2020, Vitol's total emissions were reported at about 25,400 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 1,600 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions included capital goods (400 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (6,500 kg CO2e). Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Vitol. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where significant emissions are often associated with fossil fuel activities. As such, Vitol's commitment to addressing climate change remains a critical area for future focus and transparency.

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1,600
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
16,900
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00,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vitol's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Vitol is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Vitol 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.

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

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