TotalEnergies Cuts Methane Emissions 65% in Five Years

A major energy company is showing the world that cutting emissions and staying competitive can happen at the same time.

TotalEnergies, which operates in 120 countries with over 100,000 employees, just announced a 65% reduction in methane emissions compared to 2020 levels. The company is now on track to hit its ambitious goal of an 80% reduction by 2030.

The numbers tell an even bigger story. Total greenhouse gas emissions from the company's oil and gas facilities dropped 38% over the past decade, falling from 46 million tonnes in 2015 to 33.1 million tonnes in 2025. That beats their own target of 37 million tonnes for the year.

New projects in Brazil and the United States helped push emissions intensity below 16 kg of CO₂ per barrel of oil equivalent. The company calls this a new benchmark that will guide future operations.

Meanwhile, TotalEnergies isn't just cutting emissions from fossil fuels. Their clean energy division grew significantly, producing 48 terawatt-hours of electricity in 2025. That's roughly 10% of what they produce from hydrocarbons.

The Ripple Effect

This progress shows other energy companies what's possible when sustainability becomes central to business strategy. The lifecycle carbon intensity of TotalEnergies' products dropped 18.6% compared to 2015, beating their 17% target.

The company says these results prove their integrated approach works. They're demonstrating that an energy company can grow its supply, stay competitive, and reduce emissions all at once.

For an industry often criticized for moving too slowly on climate action, TotalEnergies is providing a roadmap that combines profitability with environmental responsibility.

The message is clear: cutting emissions by massive amounts isn't just possible for energy giants, it's becoming the new standard for staying competitive in a changing world.