TotalEnergies claims climate leadership while expanding oil and gas production 3% annually and maintaining flat absolute emissions. A 2025 Paris court ruling found the company engaged in greenwashing. Scope 3 emissions remain unchecked at 400+ Mt CO₂e, intensity targets mask production growth, and operations in sensitive ecosystems displace communities and contaminate water.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Water Impact (6/10, 5/10). Weakest on Controversies & Red Flags and Targets & Commitments (1/10, 2/10).
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Among the 10 major oil & gas brands we've scored, TotalEnergies sits 5th of 10.
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TotalEnergies is a multinational integrated oil and gas company headquartered in Paris, France. It operates across upstream exploration and production, downstream refining and chemicals, and power generation. The company is the world's second-largest publicly traded oil and gas major by market capitalization and a significant renewable energy developer, though fossil fuels remain its core business.
Peer major oil & gas company; similarly faces greenwashing allegations and production growth conflicts with climate claims.
View breakdown →Peer major oil & gas company; comparable Scope 3 reporting gaps and intensity-based target strategy.
View breakdown →Peer integrated energy major; similar renewable energy expansion combined with ongoing fossil fuel production.
View breakdown →Integrated energy company with European operations; contrasting example of different climate governance and transparency approach.
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