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Coverage dated January 17, 2022

Exxon lays out "net zero" plan to reduce carbon emissions from its plants

Headline from CBS News

Caveat: Plan excludes emissions from customers burning oil and gas, which account for most of Exxon's climate impact.

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  1. Washington Post

    ExxonMobil aims for net zero greenhouse emissions by 2050 (opens Washington Post)

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    The oil giant says it has identified more than 150 potential steps to decrease its environmental impact over time.

  2. CBS News

    Exxon lays out "net zero" plan to reduce carbon emissions from its plants (opens CBS News)

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    Caveat: Plan excludes emissions from customers burning oil and gas, which account for most of Exxon's climate impact.

  3. Forbes

    ExxonMobil Formally Joins The Net-Zero By 2050 Bandwagon (opens Forbes)

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    U.S. energy giant ExxonMobil announced Tuesday a formalized plan to cut its scope 1 and scope 2 carbon emissions to “net-zero” by the year 2050.

  4. Washington Examiner

    ExxonMobil announces target of net-zero emissions from operations by 2050 (opens Washington Examiner)

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    ExxonMobil announced its intention to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from operations, joining the company of other multinational oil firms intending to reduce their carbon footprints in line with the Paris Agreement.

  5. The Hill

    Exxon sets 'net zero' emissions goal from operations by 2050 (opens The Hill)

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    ExxonMobil announced Tuesday a goal of net-zero emissions from operations by 2050, but did not make a similar commitment for consumer emissions, which represent the majority of the oil giant’s output.

  6. New York Times

    Exxon Sets a 2050 Goal for Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions (opens New York Times)

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    The target does not account for the climate impact of its customers and suppliers, leaving the company lagging the commitments of some of its rivals.

  7. Phys

    ExxonMobil targets 'net zero' emissions at operations by 2050 (opens Phys)

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    ExxonMobil pledged Tuesday to reach "net zero" greenhouse gas emissions in its operations by 2050, but stopped short of extending the promise to products it sells throughout the global economy.