TotalEnergies slashes emissions 38% faster than its 2025 climate goals
TotalEnergies has cut its carbon footprint faster than expected, according to its latest sustainability report. The company's greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas operations have dropped by 38% since 2015. At the same time, its low-carbon electricity output has grown, reaching 48 terawatt-hours in 2025. The energy giant has outperformed its own emissions targets across multiple areas. Methane emissions from its operations have fallen by 65% since 2020, surpassing the original 60% reduction goal. Meanwhile, Scope 1 and 2 emissions—those directly controlled by the company—totalled 33.1 million tonnes in 2025, beating the 37 million-tonne target set for the year.
The overall carbon intensity of TotalEnergies' energy products has also decreased by 18.6% compared to 2015, exceeding its 17% reduction pledge. This progress comes as the company expands its renewable energy capacity, though specific details on new wind and solar projects in Europe remain undisclosed.
To improve transparency, TotalEnergies is aligning its reporting with the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The shift reflects stricter requirements for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures. Aurélien Hamelle, President of Strategy and Sustainability, will discuss these findings in an upcoming public webcast.
Despite its push into renewables, TotalEnergies continues investing in oil and gas. The approach highlights a balancing act between meeting current energy demand and long-term decarbonisation plans. The results demonstrate that large-scale emissions cuts are possible within existing energy systems. By combining operational efficiency with disciplined investment, TotalEnergies has shown measurable progress. The report provides concrete data for investors and industry leaders assessing the feasibility of energy transition strategies.
