Manya Rathore
Research expert covering India
Corporate GHG emissions in the U.S. - statistics & facts
The United States is home to some of the biggest corporate emitters in history. Chevron alone is estimated to have emitted over 58 billion metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (MtCO₂e) since its founding, or three percent of all emissions since the Industrial Revolution. But in a world grappling with the rising costs of climate change, a growing number of businesses are committing to reduce their GHG emissions and achieve carbon neutrality. Amid increasing pressure from the public, as well as climate-conscious shareholders, corporations now face the challenge of reducing their carbon footprints while also staying profitable.
