Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from just 32 fossil fuel firms, study shows | Fossil fuels | The Guardian

Just 32 fossil fuel companies were responsible for half the global carbon dioxide emissions in 2024, according to a report by InfluenceMap. Saudi Aramco was the largest state-controlled polluter, while ExxonMobil was the largest investor-owned polluter. Critics accuse these companies of sabotaging climate action, but the emissions data is increasingly being used to hold them accountable.