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DCC PLC

Common Name
DCC
Country
Ireland
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing
Employees
11,700
Ticker
DCC
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Website
www.dcc.ie
Description
DCC plc is a diversified multi-energy sales, marketing, and distribution company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The group primarily focuses on providing energy solutions across Europe and the Unite...

DCC's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, DCC 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).

DCC has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
64,000a
67,000a
77,000a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
1,000a
1,000a
1,000a
Location-Based
20,000a
21,000a
19,000a
Total Scope 3
36,900,000a
37,900,000a
39,100,000a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
3.1102a
2.8145a
2.7994a
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a. DCC's Annual Report 2025

Insights into DCC's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DCC amounted to 84,000 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DCC decreased by 4.55%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

DCC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e0%-1%+9%-8%-13%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are DCC's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of DCC were 64,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has DCC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, DCC's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 17.95%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), DCC's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.48%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are DCC's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, DCC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 20,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has DCC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, DCC's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 25%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), DCC's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that DCC's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does DCC use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, DCC reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

DCC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202505.5 k11 k16.5 k22 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into DCC's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, DCC reported 36,900,000 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 2025 disclosure of DCC includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

DCC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025015 M30 M45 M60 MtCO2e-4%-10%+15%-5%-3%-3%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are DCC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, DCC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 36,900,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 17.34% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 82.66% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has DCC reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, DCC's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 11.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), DCC's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that DCC's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does DCC disclose?

In 2025, DCC reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of DCC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to DCC's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 30,500,000 tCO₂e (82.66%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 6,400,000 tCO₂e (17.34%)

DCC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(82.7%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(17.3%)

Insights into DCC’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, DCC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 64,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 20,577 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.11 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

DCC's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00020,000200,0005,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5002,00010,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Qatar FuelYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,140 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,706Scope 1 Intensity: 2.48 tCO2e/$MPetronet LNGYear: 2025Scope 1: 242,657 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,932Scope 1 Intensity: 40.91 tCO2e/$MPetronas DaganganYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,011 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,487Scope 1 Intensity: 1.18 tCO2e/$MLuberefYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,102,695 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,530Scope 1 Intensity: 435.80 tCO2e/$MHindustan PetroleumYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,510,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 50,562Scope 1 Intensity: 108.97 tCO2e/$MIdemitsu KosanYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,445,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 57,575Scope 1 Intensity: 216.15 tCO2e/$MNorth Atlantic EnergiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,254,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,673Scope 1 Intensity: 120.71 tCO2e/$MBangchakYear: 2024Scope 1: 978,014 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,771Scope 1 Intensity: 58.31 tCO2e/$MSarasYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,603,437 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,666Scope 1 Intensity: 442.41 tCO2e/$MViva Energy GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,073,592 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,598Scope 1 Intensity: 57.73 tCO2e/$MThai OilYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,447,284 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,277Scope 1 Intensity: 259.65 tCO2e/$MS-OilYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,954,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,967Scope 1 Intensity: 318.57 tCO2e/$MTurkiye Petrol RafinerileriYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,172,417 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,914Scope 1 Intensity: 269.38 tCO2e/$MHF SinclairYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,198,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,580Scope 1 Intensity: 286.84 tCO2e/$MNesteYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,669,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,356Scope 1 Intensity: 119.38 tCO2e/$MFormosa PetrochemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,228,204 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,263Scope 1 Intensity: 1,146.32 tCO2e/$MDelek US HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,600,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,852Scope 1 Intensity: 219.37 tCO2e/$MSinopec Shanghai PetrochemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,803,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,939Scope 1 Intensity: 653.60 tCO2e/$MParkland CorpYear: 2023Scope 1: 507,392 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,513Scope 1 Intensity: 20.70 tCO2e/$MPTT Oil and Retail BusinessYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,137 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,081Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MPBF EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,460,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,115Scope 1 Intensity: 315.87 tCO2e/$MAmpolYear: 2024Scope 1: 670,509 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,599Scope 1 Intensity: 31.04 tCO2e/$MUltrapar ParticipacoesYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,322 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,609Scope 1 Intensity: 1.26 tCO2e/$MPetro RabighYear: 2021Scope 1: 4,771,823 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,154Scope 1 Intensity: 392.61 tCO2e/$MKunlun EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 489,665 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,629Scope 1 Intensity: 19.11 tCO2e/$MDCCYear: 2025Scope 1: 64,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,577Scope 1 Intensity: 3.11 tCO2e/$M

How does DCC's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, DCC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 120.71, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does DCC rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, DCC ranked 5 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places DCC among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into DCC's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, DCC reported a total carbon footprint of 36,984,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.64% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to DCC's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.77% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.17%.a

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