About OGDC
Helping oil and gas companies act on operational emissions
Accelerating action on Scope 1 and 2 emissions through collaboration and shared knowledge.
A globally inclusive initiative helping oil and gas companies worldwide accelerate their individual emissions reductions.
Charter signatories
of global oil production represented
Countries with signatory operations
of signatories are national oil companies (NOCs)
OGDC signatories
Through OGDC, signatories join a voluntary network for technical collaboration, knowledge sharing and reporting on operational emissions.
Oil and gas operations from OGDC signatories
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What is the Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter?
Established at COP28, OGDC is a multilateral initiative supporting emissions reduction efforts in the global oil and gas sector. OGDC unites 55+ companies with assets in 100+ countries, representing around 40% of global oil production.
Aims of the Charter
On joining the voluntary Charter, signatories individually support the following ambitions:
Net-zero Scope 1 and 2 operations by or before 2050
Near-zero upstream methane emissions by 2030
Below 0.2% methane intensity.
Zero routine flaring by 2030
As defined by the World Bank
Publishing 2030 Scope 1 and 2 targets, with an update to follow by 2028
Cross-industry collaboration and transparent progress reporting
Investment in the energy systems of the future
OGDC CEO Champions
The CEOs of three signatory companies are appointed CEO Champions of OGDC. They lead the Charter and pursue its aims by fostering collaboration among signatories.
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber
Amin H. Nasser
Patrick Pouyanné
Chairman & CEO, TotalEnergies
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IEF and the OGDC announce an agreement to strengthen collaboration to accelerate the energy transition through enhanced public-private sector dialogue
February 3, 2026
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OGCI, OGDC welcome joint UNEP, EDF, IEA report ‘Turning Pledges into Progress’
November 24, 2025
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Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter sustains momentum with new report launch
November 14, 2025
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Global Energy Leaders Convene in Abu Dhabi for OGDC CEO Gathering Ahead of ADIPEC 2025
November 5, 2025
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