Marathon Petroleum Corp
Marathon Petroleum's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Marathon Petroleum 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).
Marathon Petroleum has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Marathon Petroleum's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Marathon Petroleum amounted to 39,800,000 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 Marathon Petroleum decreased by 1.49%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Marathon Petroleum's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Marathon Petroleum's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Marathon Petroleum were 33,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Marathon Petroleum reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Marathon Petroleum's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 10.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Marathon Petroleum's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.08%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Marathon Petroleum's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Marathon Petroleum reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,800,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Marathon Petroleum reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Marathon Petroleum's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 17.07%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Marathon Petroleum's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Marathon Petroleum 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Marathon Petroleum use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Marathon Petroleum reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Marathon Petroleum's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Marathon Petroleum's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Marathon Petroleum reported 400,000,000 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 2023 disclosure of Marathon Petroleum includes a breakdown across 1 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
Marathon Petroleum's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Marathon Petroleum's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Marathon Petroleum reported total Scope 3 emissions of 400,000,000 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 (2022), Marathon Petroleum's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Marathon Petroleum 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Marathon Petroleum disclose?
In 2023, Marathon Petroleum 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 Marathon Petroleum's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Marathon Petroleum's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 400,000,000 tCO₂e (100%)
Marathon Petroleum's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Marathon Petroleum’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Marathon Petroleum reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 33,000,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 148,379 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 222.4 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Marathon Petroleum's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Marathon Petroleum's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Marathon Petroleum reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 222.4 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 229.69, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Marathon Petroleum rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Marathon Petroleum ranked 11 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Marathon Petroleum is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Marathon Petroleum's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Marathon Petroleum reported a total carbon footprint of 439,800,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.04% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Marathon Petroleum's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.95% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 7.5%. a