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ESG at bp

bp’s purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. Our ambition is to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero. The delivery of our strategy is underpinned by our sustainability frame 
Our refreshed sustainability aims are focused on those that are most relevant to the long-term success of our business; net zero sales, net zero operations, people, water and biodiversity.

Our reporting

 

Our reporting is focused on the sustainability issues that matter to our stakeholders. We refer to different reporting frameworks and standards to inform our reporting. 

 

You can find details of our reports, policies and positions, ESG data, and frameworks and standards in our reporting centre.

Sustainability report 2021 – photo montage
 Aim Measure/coverage 2025 target 2030 aim 2050,
or sooner, aim
Net zero operations Scope 1 and 2  20%a 45-50%a Net zero
Methane intensity 0.20% Now embedded in net zero operations
Net zero sales Average lifecycle carbon intensityb 5%c 8-10%c Net zero
a Reduction in absolute emissions against the 2019 baseline.
b Average lifecycle carbon intensity of our sold energy products.
c Reduction in the average lifecycle carbon intensity of sold energy products against the 2019 baseline. The percentage change is calculated from the source data instead of the rounded carbon intensity number.

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