California Resources Corp
California Resources's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, California Resources 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).
California Resources has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 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/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into California Resources's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of California Resources amounted to 4,768,748.05 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).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of California Resources increased by 73.09%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
California Resources's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are California Resources's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of California Resources were 4,467,797.03 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has California Resources reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, California Resources's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 41.25%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2023), California Resources's Scope 1 emissions increased by 71.64%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are California Resources's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, California Resources reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 304,470.78 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 300,951.02 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has California Resources reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, California Resources's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 21.84%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2023), California Resources's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 97.99% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab
What methodology does California Resources use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, California Resources reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
California Resources's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into California Resources's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, California Resources reported 28,924,407 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of California Resources includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
California Resources's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are California Resources's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, California Resources reported total Scope 3 emissions of 28,924,407 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 8.18% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 91.82% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has California Resources reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, California Resources's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 48.93%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2023), California Resources's Scope 3 emissions increased by 96.11%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does California Resources disclose?
In 2024, California Resources reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of California Resources's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to California Resources's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 24,504,658 tCO₂e (84.72%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 2,052,981 tCO₂e (7.1%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 967,222 tCO₂e (3.34%)
California Resources's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into California Resources’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, California Resources reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,467,797.03 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,931 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,524.33 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
California Resources's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does California Resources's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, California Resources reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,524.33 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 326.86, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does California Resources rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, California Resources ranked 24 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places California Resources among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into California Resources's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, California Resources reported a total carbon footprint of 33,693,155.05 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 92.49% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to California Resources's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.85% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 13.26%.a