- Fluctuations in downstream oil markets impacting profitability
- Increased NOx emissions (7% increase in 2023)
- Increased VOC emissions due to unplanned shutdowns
- Climate change related risks (extreme weather events, regulatory changes)
- Geopolitical instability affecting raw material supply and export capacity
Esso Société Anonyme Française
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Esso Société Anonyme Française disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.5K kt CO2e (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 2.5K kt CO2e; Scope 2: 48 kt CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.5K kt CO2e (Scope 1)
2023
Water Usage
17.4K thousand m3
2023
Waste
18.2K tons (hazardous)
2023
Energy Use
4.2K million GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 2.5K kt CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 48 kt CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced SO2 emissions to the lowest level ever recorded (0.31 tonnes per kilotonne of crude oil processed)
- Launched SAF production at Gravenchon refinery, aiming for 160,000 tonnes of biofuels annually by 2025
- Improved water efficiency ratio (1.14 thousand m3/kt in 2023)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase SAF production capacity at Gravenchon to 160,000 tonnes annually by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Support ExxonMobil's ambition of net-zero emissions by 2050 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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