BP PLC
BP's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, BP completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
BP has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into BP's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BP amounted to 32,100,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BP increased by 0.94%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
BP's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are BP's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of BP were 31,100,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has BP reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, BP's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 36.27%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), BP's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.3%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are BP's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, BP reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,000,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has BP reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, BP's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 81.48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), BP's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 28.57% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does BP use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, BP reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
BP's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into BP's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, BP reported 314,900,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of BP includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
BP's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are BP's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, BP reported total Scope 3 emissions of 314,900,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 0% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 100% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), BP's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that BP 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does BP disclose?
In 2023, BP reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of BP's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to BP's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 314,900,000 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)
BP's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into BP's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, BP reported a total carbon footprint of 347,000,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.51% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to BP's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 8.96%.