TotalEnergies smashes 2025 climate targets with record emissions cuts

TotalEnergies has released its 2025 sustainability results, showing stronger progress than expected in cutting emissions. The company beat several key targets, including reductions in greenhouse gases, methane leaks, and lifecycle carbon intensity. A public webcast will outline the findings in detail, led by Aurélien Hamelle, President of Strategy and Sustainability. The firm's Scope 1 and 2 emissions from operated assets reached 33.1 million tonnes in 2025. This figure sits well below the 37 million-tonne target set for the year. Methane emissions from operations have also fallen sharply, dropping 65% since 2020—surpassing the original 60% goal ahead of time.

Greenhouse gas emissions at oil and gas sites are now 38% lower than in 2015. Meanwhile, the carbon intensity of all energy products sold has decreased by 18.6% over the same period, exceeding the 17% reduction target. New projects in Brazil and the US now emit less than 16 kg CO₂e per barrel of oil equivalent, reflecting improved efficiency. On the renewable energy front, TotalEnergies generated 48 terawatt-hours of net electricity in 2025—about 10% of its hydrocarbon output. The company did not disclose how many wind or solar plants contributed to this total. Alongside renewables, it continues investing in oil and gas, balancing immediate energy demands with long-term climate goals. The latest disclosures align with the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), ensuring stricter transparency and comparability in ESG reporting. These results place TotalEnergies in a stronger position among European energy firms facing investor scrutiny, regulatory pressures, and shifting market conditions.

TotalEnergies has outperformed its interim climate targets, cutting emissions and improving efficiency across operations. The company's approach—mixing fossil fuel investments with renewable growth—mirrors wider industry efforts to meet energy needs while reducing environmental impact. A public webcast will provide further details on the findings and next steps.