Circular carbon economy

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) performs a delicate life-sustaining function on Earth but the dramatic increase in greenhouse gases since industrialization has emitted too much CO₂ into our atmosphere. The circular carbon economy is an important concept toward managing the world’s excessive CO₂ emissions.

What is the circular carbon economy? 

Most economies discard raw materials as waste after use.

The circular economic system uses resources again and again.

A circular carbon economy is a framework for managing and reducing emissions. It is a closed loop system involving 4Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle, and remove.

Saudi Arabia and Aramco have adopted the circular carbon economy framework as a way to reduce their carbon footprints.

What are we doing?

We believe the circular carbon economy is the best framework for achieving the greatest impact in reducing global emissions, while ensuring consistent economic growth.

We have undertaken a number of circular carbon economy initiatives.

We reduce CO₂ emissions, enhance fuel efficiency, conserve water, and create next-generation materials that make consumer products greener. 

We remove CO₂ by capturing and injecting it into underground reservoirs.

We use artificial intelligence and big data, to reduce emissions by monitoring company energy consumption and optimizing operations, improving seismic processing and analysis, optimizing crude oil recovery methods, and enhancing oil well productivity.

Our upstream carbon intensity is already among the lowest in the industry.

We continue to innovate and explore effective carbon management solutions that minimize the environmental impact of our activities.