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Petrochina

PetroChina Company Limited, commonly referred to as PetroChina, is a leading player in the global oil and gas industry, headquartered in Beijing, China (CN). Established in 1999, the company has rapidly evolved into one of the largest integrated energy firms worldwide, with significant operations across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. PetroChina's core business areas encompass exploration, production, refining, and distribution of oil and natural gas, alongside petrochemical manufacturing. The company is renowned for its extensive pipeline network and advanced technology in resource extraction, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, PetroChina consistently ranks among the top oil producers globally, achieving notable milestones in sustainable energy initiatives and innovation. Its commitment to operational excellence and environmental stewardship underscores its role as a key player in the energy sector.

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14

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Natural Gas 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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Petrochina's score of 14 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Petrochina's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, PetroChina reported total carbon emissions of approximately 171,180,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 124,660,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 46,520,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 160,560,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 119,680,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 40,880,000,000 kg CO2e. PetroChina has set a long-term commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, focusing on Scope 1 emissions. This ambitious target reflects the company's recognition of the need to address climate change and reduce its carbon footprint. The company has not disclosed specific targets for Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. Overall, PetroChina's emissions data and climate commitments illustrate its ongoing efforts to align with global climate goals while navigating the challenges of the fossil fuel industry.

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Scope 1
132,170,000,000
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Scope 2
41,910,000,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Petrochina's primary industry is Natural gas and services related to natural gas extraction, excluding surveying, which is very high 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 Petrochina is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Petrochina 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.

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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