API
The American Petroleum Institute (API), headquartered in the United States, is a leading trade association representing the oil and natural gas industry. Founded in 1919, API has played a pivotal role in establishing industry standards and advocating for policies that promote energy development and environmental stewardship. With a strong presence across North America, API focuses on various sectors, including exploration, production, refining, and distribution. API's core offerings include comprehensive industry standards, certification programmes, and advocacy initiatives that set it apart in the energy sector. The organisation is recognised for its influential role in shaping energy policy and promoting safety and sustainability within the industry. As a trusted voice for its members, API continues to drive innovation and excellence, solidifying its position as a key player in the global energy landscape.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
API's score of 30 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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API's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, the American Petroleum Institute (API), headquartered in the US, reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 28,450,851,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This figure includes 525,903,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 75,074,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, about 28,450,851,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions in the value chain. Notably, the largest contributors to Scope 3 emissions include the use of sold products (23,507,762,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (4,415,439,000 kg CO2e). Despite the substantial emissions reported, API has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. There are no commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a lack of formalised strategies for emissions reduction. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all figures are reported directly from API's own assessments. In comparison, the total emissions reported for 2019 were approximately 1,741,263,000 kg CO2e, highlighting a significant increase in emissions over the three-year period. This trend underscores the need for enhanced climate commitments and strategies within the organisation to address the growing environmental impact.
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| 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 525,903,000 |
| Scope 2 | 75,074,000 |
| Scope 3 | 28,450,851,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
API is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
