California Resources Corp
California Resources's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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).
However, California Resources has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into California Resources's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of California Resources amounted to 2,755,000 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). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of California Resources decreased by 0.31%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
California Resources's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are California Resources's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of California Resources were 2,603,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has California Resources reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, California Resources's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 25.63%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2022), California Resources's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.41%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are California Resources's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, California Resources reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 152,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has California Resources reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, California Resources's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 37.7%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), California Resources's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 38.28% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a b
What methodology does California Resources use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, California Resources reported its Scope 2 emissions 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 2023, California Resources reported 14,749,000 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 2023 disclosure of California Resources includes a breakdown across 0 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. a
California Resources's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are California Resources's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, California Resources reported total Scope 3 emissions of 14,749,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has California Resources reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, California Resources's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 26.79%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), California Resources's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that California Resources 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
Insights into California Resources’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, California Resources reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,603,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,813 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 925.35 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 2023, California Resources reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 925.35 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 2023, California Resources ranked 22 out of 21 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 2023, California Resources reported a total carbon footprint of 17,504,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.13% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to California Resources's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.26% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 14.87%. a