Castrol
Castrol Limited, a prominent player in the lubricants industry, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1899, Castrol has established itself as a leader in the development and supply of high-performance lubricants for automotive, industrial, and marine applications. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, the company has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering innovations in synthetic oils. Castrol's core product offerings include engine oils, transmission fluids, and greases, all designed to enhance performance and protect engines under extreme conditions. Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, Castrol has garnered a reputation for reliability and excellence, making it a preferred choice among consumers and businesses alike. The brand's notable achievements include partnerships with major automotive manufacturers and a robust market position, solidifying its status as a trusted name in lubrication solutions.
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Castrol's score of 13 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Castrol's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Castrol reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,555,506,000 kg CO2e, with all emissions classified under Scope 1. This figure reflects the company's direct emissions from its operations globally. Notably, emissions data for specific regions, such as Argentina and India, indicate Scope 1 emissions of 186,000 kg CO2e and 844 kg CO2e, respectively, alongside Scope 2 emissions of 2,705 kg CO2e in India. Castrol's climate commitments are currently not supported by specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) commitments. The company is a current subsidiary of Castrol Limited, with emissions data cascaded from its parent company, BP p.l.c., which may influence its overall climate strategy. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets, Castrol is actively engaged in sustainability efforts, as evidenced by its carbon-neutral product achievements. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its sustainability practices in alignment with industry standards.
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| Scope 1 | 1,555,319,000 |
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Castrol 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.
