- Increased indirect costs due to EU-ETS carbon pricing mechanisms.
- Potential decreased revenues due to reduced production capacity from water scarcity.
- Supplier non-compliance with environmental requirements.
TotalEnergies SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, TotalEnergies SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 34.4M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 32.1M tCO2e; Scope 2: 2.3M tCO2e; Scope 3: 355.0M tCO2e. 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
34.4M tCO2e
2023
Energy Use
142.3M MWh
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). | 32.1M tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.3M tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 355.0M tCO2e |
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 | 34.4M tCO2e |
| 2021 | 37 MtCO2e/year (operated Scope 1+2 in 2021, excluding Covid-19 impact) |
| 2020 | 41 Mt CO2e (Scope 1+2 operated oil and gas facilities in 2019) |
| 2017 | 36 MtCO2-eq (2017) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced methane emissions by 8 kt compared to 2022 levels (42 kt).
- Reduced GHG emissions by 1.5 million tons of CO2e across operated assets.
- Reduced Scope 12 emissions by 24% vs 2015.
- Reduced lifecycle carbon intensity of products by 13% compared to 2015.
- Ended routine flaring on the OML100 offshore block in Nigeria.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce net Scope 1+2 emissions from operated activities by 17% by 2025.
- Reduce lifecycle carbon intensity of energy products sold by 15% by 2025.
- Reduce methane emissions by 50% from 2020 levels by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce net Scope 1+2 emissions from operated activities by 40% by 2030.
- Reduce lifecycle carbon intensity of energy products sold by 25% by 2030.
- Reduce methane emissions by 80% from 2020 levels by 2030.
- Reduce freshwater withdrawals by 20% in water-stressed areas by 2030.
- Reduce hydrocarbon content of water discharges to below 1 mg/l for onshore sites by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater