ExxonMobil Corporation, commonly referred to as ExxonMobil, is a leading global energy company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1870, it has established a significant presence in various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Operating within the oil and gas industry, ExxonMobil focuses on exploration, production, refining, and marketing of petroleum products. The company is renowned for its core offerings, which include fuels, lubricants, and petrochemicals, distinguished by advanced technology and a commitment to sustainability. ExxonMobil's market position is bolstered by its extensive research and development initiatives, making it a pioneer in energy solutions. With a rich history of innovation and notable achievements, ExxonMobil continues to play a crucial role in meeting the world's energy demands while striving for environmental stewardship.
How does Exxonmobil's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Exxonmobil's score of 18 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, ExxonMobil reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 98,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 96,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 6,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by about 30% for its upstream business by 2025, compared to 2016 levels. This commitment includes a focus on reducing flaring associated with oil and natural gas production, aiming for a 25% reduction by 2020 from 2016 levels. ExxonMobil's long-term goal includes achieving net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 from operated assets by 2050. The company has not disclosed specific Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes emissions from the use of sold products, but it is acknowledged as a significant area of impact in the oil and gas sector. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Exxon Mobil Corporation, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. The company continues to advance its climate commitments while navigating the complexities of the energy sector.
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1990 | 2000 | 2002 | 2004 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 123,000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 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 | 90,100,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Exxonmobil is participating in some 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.