Chevron Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Chevron Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 52 million tonnes CO₂e (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 52 million tonnes CO₂e; Scope 2: 4 million tonnes CO₂e (market-based); Scope 3: 1.7K million tonnes 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
52 million tonnes CO₂e (Scope 1)
2023
Water Usage
63 million cubic meters (freshwater withdrawn)
2023
Waste
0.3 million metric tons (hazardous waste generated)
2023
Energy Use
829 million gigajoules
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). | 52 million tonnes CO₂e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4 million tonnes CO₂e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.7K million tonnes CO₂e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 52 million tonnes CO₂e (Scope 1) |
| 2022 | 617 million tonnes CO₂e (Scope 1, 2 & 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced portfolio carbon intensity to 71.1 grams CO₂e/megajoule in 2023 from 71.0 in 2022.
- Reduced upstream oil intensity to 22.4 kilograms CO₂e/boe in 2023 from 25.2 in 2022.
- Reduced upstream gas intensity to 26.1 kilograms CO₂e/boe in 2023 from 27.5 in 2022.
- Reduced upstream methane intensity to 1.6 kilograms CO₂e/boe in 2023 from 1.9 in 2022.
- Reduced upstream flaring intensity to 2.8 kilograms CO₂e/boe in 2023 from 3.5 in 2022.
- Reduced refining carbon intensity to 36.0 kilograms CO₂e/boe in 2023 from 37.0 in 2022.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Greenhouse gas emissionsBiodiversityEmergency preparednessSafety and healthHuman rightsDiversity and inclusionCommunity relationsGovernance strategyBusiness conductLobbying and political contributionsCybersecurity