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 restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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 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).
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Exxon Mobil reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Exxon Mobil's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 14.15%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
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.
What are Exxon Mobil's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Exxon Mobil reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,000,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 9,000,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Exxon Mobil reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, 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.
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 energy
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
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.
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 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 (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.
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.
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:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 730,000,000 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)
Exxon Mobil's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Exxon Mobil's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Exxon Mobil reported a total carbon footprint of 830,000,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.
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%.