YPF is a publicly listed with majority owned by government integrated oil and gas company headquartered in Argentina. In 2020, it had USD 9.38 billion in revenue and a reported 22,376 employees in 2019*. YPF is one of the largest producers of unconventional hydrocarbons in Latin America. The company aims to lead renewable energy generation in Argentina through YPF Luz, a subsidiary, but continues to rely heavily on fossil fuels.
- Ranking position
- #19 /100
- Total score
- 18.6 /100
- Performance score
- 2.8 /20
- Narrative Score
- ABCDE
- Trend Score
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- Trend line is up
- Trend line is equal
- Trend line is down
Leading practices
No leading practices were identified for this company.
Risks and opportunities
Trend
YPF receives a trend score of -. If the company were reassessed in the near future, its score would likely decrease. The company has no emissions reduction targets beyond 2023 and, despite starting to offer renewable energy products in recent years, is not on track to achieve the low-carbon transition aligned with its 1.5°C pathway.
The company continues relying on fossil fuels, with plans to expand production of unconventional shale in Vaca Muerta in Argentina, which is one of the world’s largest shale reserves. Further, the company’s renewable electricity generation capacity remains limited and inadequate compared to its thermal power plants.
Progress towards the Paris Agreement
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More about the company
- Headquarters
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Group revenue
- USD 9.38 billion
- Ownership structure
- Publicly listed with majority owned by governement
- Number of employees
- 22,376
- Scope of activity
- Fully integrated
- Website
- https://www.ypf.com/english/Paginas/Home.aspx