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ypf

YPF S.A., commonly known as YPF, is a leading energy company headquartered in Argentina (AR). Founded in 1922, YPF has established itself as a key player in the oil and gas industry, with significant operations across various regions in Argentina. The company focuses on exploration, production, refining, and distribution of hydrocarbons, making it a cornerstone of the Argentine energy sector. YPF is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, offering a range of products including fuels, lubricants, and petrochemicals. Its unique approach to integrating advanced technology in its operations has positioned YPF as a market leader. Notable achievements include its extensive network of service stations and a strong emphasis on renewable energy initiatives, reflecting its adaptability in a rapidly evolving industry.

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33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

ypf's score of 33 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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ypf's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, YPF, headquartered in Argentina (AR), reported carbon emissions of approximately 94,138,290 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 1,845,824,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The total emissions from Scope 1 and 2 combined reached approximately 11,259,653,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were reported at approximately 77,694,203,000 kg CO2e. In previous years, YPF's emissions have shown variability. For instance, in 2022, the company emitted about 9,912,271,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,928,071,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 69,117,924,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The 2021 figures were similar, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 10,851,814,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 1,979,593,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 69,626,837,000 kg CO2e. Despite these emissions, YPF has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while YPF is aware of its emissions profile, it may not have formalised strategies in place to achieve significant reductions. The company continues to operate within the oil and gas sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of establishing clear climate action plans.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. ypf's primary industry is Other services (93), which is 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. ypf is headquartered in AR, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

ypf is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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

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