Exxon Mobil Corp
Exxon Mobil's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Exxon Mobil 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).
Exxon Mobil 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/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 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.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Exxon Mobil's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Exxon Mobil amounted to 100,000,000 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
0Exxon Mobil's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Exxon Mobil's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Exxon Mobil were 91,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Exxon Mobil reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Exxon Mobil's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 9.9%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Exxon Mobil's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Exxon Mobil's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Exxon Mobil reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,000,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 9,000,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Exxon Mobil reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Exxon Mobil's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 12.5%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Exxon Mobil's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 12.5% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Exxon Mobil use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Exxon Mobil reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Exxon Mobil's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Exxon Mobil's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Exxon Mobil reported 730,000,000 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 2024 disclosure of Exxon Mobil includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Exxon Mobil's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Exxon Mobil's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Exxon Mobil reported total Scope 3 emissions of 730,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Exxon Mobil's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Exxon Mobil's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Exxon Mobil disclose?
In 2024, Exxon Mobil reported emissions for 1 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 Exxon Mobil's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Exxon Mobil's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 730,000,000 tCO₂e (100%)
Exxon Mobil's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Exxon Mobil’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Exxon Mobil reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 91,000,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 339,247 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 268.24 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Exxon Mobil's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Exxon Mobil's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Exxon Mobil reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 268.24 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 278.58, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Exxon Mobil rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Exxon Mobil ranked 12 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Exxon Mobil is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Exxon Mobil's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Exxon Mobil reported a total carbon footprint of 830,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Exxon Mobil's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.95% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 10.96%.a