BP Emissions Lowest Among Big Oil Companies

by | Mar 16, 2009

British Petroleum has the most favorable carbon emissions rating among major oil producers, according to a study from consulting firm PFC Energy.

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 the most favorable, BP rates at 3.65 for its carbon disclosures, according to Financial Times.

Among other scores, including, 2.76 for Exxon, 2.64 for Conoco­Phillips, 2.4 for Chevron and 2.03 for Total, Shell came in last at 1.15.

PFC composes rankings based on data from corporate sustainability reports, annual reports and corporate websites.

BP has been praised for its “Beyond Petroleum” campaign.

In February, Shell was accused of greenwashing.

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