Marathon Petroleum Corp
Marathon Petroleum's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Marathon Petroleum's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Marathon Petroleum amounted to 40,900,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Marathon Petroleum increased by 2.76%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Marathon Petroleum were 34,600,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Marathon Petroleum reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Marathon Petroleum's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 5.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Marathon Petroleum's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.85%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Marathon Petroleum's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Marathon Petroleum reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,300,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Marathon Petroleum reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Marathon Petroleum's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 23.17%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, 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 2024, Marathon Petroleum reported 405,000,000 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 Marathon Petroleum 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
Marathon Petroleum's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Marathon Petroleum's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Marathon Petroleum reported total Scope 3 emissions of 405,000,000 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
Has Marathon Petroleum reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Marathon Petroleum's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Marathon Petroleum's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Marathon Petroleum's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 405,000,000 tCO₂e (100%)
Marathon Petroleum's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Marathon Petroleum’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Marathon Petroleum reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 34,600,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 138,864 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 249.16 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 2024, Marathon Petroleum reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 249.16 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 223.9, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Marathon Petroleum rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Marathon Petroleum ranked 15 out of 24 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 2024, Marathon Petroleum reported a total carbon footprint of 445,900,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.39% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Marathon Petroleum's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.83% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 7.76%.a