Total Rapport Climat 2019 en

INTEGRATING CLIMATE INTO OUR STRATEGY • 1
NOVEMBER 2019
Integrating
Climate
Into Our Strategy
CONTENTS
Foreword by Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Total 05

A Board of Directors Committed to Climate Action, Maria van der Hoeven,
Member of the Board of Directors 10
SHAPING TOMORROW’S ENERGY 11

Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Changes to the Energy Mix 12
A Conversation With Helle Kristoffersen, Total, and John M. Reilly, MIT 14
OGCI: Oil and Gas Producers Pool Their Efforts 18
Multiple Partnerships 20
The Energy Transition: Mobilizing Every Stakeholder 21
On the Front Lines on Carbon Pricing 22
Four Questions for Dirk Forrister, CEO and President, IETA 24
OUR INITIATIVES 25
Four Climate-Oriented Strategic Focuses 26
Natural Gas, a Key Energy Source 28
Controlling Methane Emissions 30
Low-Carbon Electricity at the Center of Our Strategy 33
Alternatives for Transportation: Natural Gas and Electricity Lead the Way 36
Curtailing Emissions From Our Sites 38
Promoting Sustainable Biofuels 40
Natural Carbon Sinks: USD 100 Million a Year to Capture and Store Carbon 42
Preparing for Industrial Deployment of CCUS 43
Energy Efficiency: Supporting Our Customers As They Reduce Their Emissions 45
An Indicator That Monitors Customer Demand for a Smaller Carbon Footprint 47
TOTAL AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 49
OUR FIGURES 53
04 • INTEGRATING CLIMATE INTO OUR STRATEGY
Total at a Glance
Active in more than 130 countries, Total is a major energy operator, producing
and marketing fuels, natural gas and low-carbon electricity.
Our 100,000 employees are committed to energy that is more affordable,
more reliable and cleaner. Our ambition is to become the responsible energy major.
A global
The world’s No. 2

liquefied natural
Top 10
refiner and petrochemical
gas operator. manufacturer.
A growing presence
in the gas downstream.
2.8 Mboe/d
5 million
customers for gas
produced in 2018, and power.
of which approximately 50% gas.
3 GW $1B
invested in R&D in 2018,
of renewable power
generation capacity of which 2/3 in digital and
(100% operated).
low-carbon technologies.
FOREWORD
Complementary
Energies
to Reconcile
Climate and
Development
The COP21 Climate Conference held in Paris in 2015
generated heightened awareness of climate issues
and was followed by two years of stable greenhouse
gas emissions, prompting hopes that a trend reversal
and future decline were on the horizon. Unfortunately,
the opposite proved to be the case, as emissions
climbed upward in 2017 and 2018, continuing the trend
seen from 2000 to 2015.
Changes in the global energy mix since the start
of the century have, in fact, hindered emissions reduction.
PATRICK POUYANNÉ While production of natural gas — the fossil fuel
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Total that generates the least greenhouse gases in power
generation — has risen by more than 2% a year,
the benefits have been largely offset by increased
production of coal, which emits more greenhouse gases
than any other fossil fuel and has seen growth of nearly
3% annually since 2000.
Steady growth in renewable energies, meanwhile,
has not been enough to absorb the increase in energy
demand worldwide (about 2% a year). As a result, fossil
“
fuels continue to make up 81% of the global energy
mix, unchanged from three decades ago.
At Total, we are pragmatically
Thus, we are still faced with the challenge of reducing
and sustainably diversifying our greenhouse gas emissions. There is no silver bullet —
energy mix, with the conviction we can only respond by looking at energy supply as
a whole, rather than by pitting one form of energy against
that pairing complementary another. The growth of renewable energies will be central
forms of energy can yield to the new energy mix, and natural gas is a necessary
partner to both offset the variability of renewables and
synergies, create value handle seasonal fluctuations in demand. That’s why at
Total, we are pragmatically and sustainably diversifying
and unleash technological
”
our energy mix, with the conviction that pairing
advances. complementary forms of energy can yield synergies,
create value and unleash technological advances.
“
The move toward this new mix — a combination of gas,
low-carbon electricity and oil — needs to happen at The move toward this new mix
a pace that is compatible with consumer demand and
with development in the countries where we market — a combination of gas, low-carbon
our products. We need to strike the right balance between
urgency and acceptability. Our customers are asking
electricity and oil — needs to happen
us to help reduce global greenhouse gas emissions at a pace that is compatible with
while continuing to meet rising energy demand driven
by economic and demographic growth. This entails development in the countries
reconciling two of the U.N.’s Sustainable Development
Goals: ensuring universal access to energy and fighting
climate change. Our ambition is to provide as many people
as possible with energy that is cleaner, more reliable
and more affordable.
where we market our products.
Total has acquired a 25% stake in Clean Energy, a U.S.

”
distributor of natural gas vehicle (NGV) fuel and biogas
The energy demand scenarios developed in our Total for road transportation, signed LNG bunkering contracts
Energy Outlook 2018 demonstrate that the current trend with CMA CGM and Pavilion Energy, and entered into
in global greenhouse gas emissions diverges markedly a cooperation agreement with Adani in India covering
from any scenario compatible with the Paris Agreement, regasification and gas distribution.
including the International Energy Agency’s Sustainable To fully play its role in the energy transition, the integrated
Development Scenario and our own Rupture scenario. natural gas value chain will need to reduce its emissions
Achieving a compatible situation would require major of methane, which has far greater warming potential
changes from nations, businesses and consumers. than carbon dioxide. Total is leading the way in this area.
Clearly, we need to take stronger action. We have grouped In 2018, we set an objective of reducing methane
our initiatives around four strategic focuses. As you will emissions at our operated facilities2 to less than 0.2% of
see in the articles that follow, we have made substantial the commercial gas produced by 2025. These emissions
progress in each of these areas since the previous report. have already been cut by more than a quarter since 2010,
thanks to our work on flaring and venting. We are pursuing
our R&D initiatives, including a pilot project at our Lacq
NATURAL GAS – EXPANDING OUR PRESENCE
facility to test innovative technology for detecting and
ACROSS THE ENTIRE CHAIN
quantifying gas leaks.
Gas emits half the greenhouse gases of coal in power
generation1 and is a natural partner to renewable energies. LOW-CARBON ELECTRICITY – DEVELOPING
Abundant and inexpensive, it posted the biggest growth AN INTEGRATED BUSINESS ON THE UNREGULATED
of any primary energy source in 2018, at 4.6%, and offers PORTION OF THE VALUE CHAIN
the most immediate and practical solution for combating
the rise in greenhouse gas emissions. Success in curbing the world’s carbon emissions
is contingent on electrifying the economy. That process
For these reasons, Total has continued to expand across is under way: power consumption rose by an annual
the entire gas value chain, finalizing the acquisition of 4% in 2018, nearly twice the rate of growth in energy use.
Engie’s LNG assets and starting up multiple LNG projects, We are playing an instrumental role in that trend,
including Ichthys LNG in Australia, Cameron LNG investing USD 1.5 billion to USD 2 billion annually
in Louisiana and trains 2 and 3 of the Yamal LNG project in low-carbon electricity, or more than 10% of our total
in Russia. Building on Yamal LNG’s success, a major new capital expenditure — a figure unmatched by any
development — Arctic LNG 2 — was also launched in other major. The cumulative impact of that investment,
northern Russia, alongside Novatek. Lastly, Total has taken which is inherently more lasting than that of an oil or gas
steps to prepare the future and strengthen our reserves project, will exceed the actual share of investment over
by acquiring Anadarko’s gas assets in Mozambique,
with resources estimated at more than 60 trillion cubic 1. Sources: “Life Cycle Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with
Natural Gas and Coal in Different Geographical Contexts,” International Reference
feet (TCF) in the main block. Centre for the Life Cycle of Products, Processes and Services, October 2016,
and “Review of Life Cycle Analysis of Gas and Coal Supply and Power Generation
On the marketing side, we are pursuing an assertive from GHG and Air Quality Perspective,” Imperial College London, 2017.
policy to develop alternative fuels for transportation. 2. Exploration and production.
FOUR CLIMATE-ORIENTED STRATEGIC FOCUSES
NATURAL GAS LOW-CARBON ELECTRICITY

Expand our presence across Expand our operations in the non-regulated
the entire natural gas chain, reduce portion of the value chain (i.e., excluding
our methane emissions and make power transmission), from power generation
LNG more energy efficient. using renewables and natural gas to sales
to end customers and energy storage
(batteries and hydrogen).
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS CARBON NEUTRALITY

Avoid expensive oil, reduce Develop businesses that will help achieve
emissions at our facilities, carbon neutrality through providing energy
and promote both sparing oil efficiency services to our customers and
use and sustainable biofuels. by investing in natural carbon sinks such
as forests and wetlands, and in carbon
capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).
time, with the result that low-carbon electricity projects PETROLEUM PRODUCTS – AVOID EXPENSIVE
could account for 15 to 20% of our energy mix by 2040. OIL, REDUCE OUR EMISSIONS, AND PROMOTE
Total saw sustained growth in our low-carbon electricity
BOTH SPARING OIL USE AND SUSTAINABLE
businesses in 2018-2019. In power generation,
BIOFUELS
we have bolstered capacity with the acquisition of four Over the years, oil has demonstrated a number of qualities,
combined-cycle gas power plants that, coupled including high energy density, exceptional stability
with other ongoing projects, will lift our gas-fired power (which makes it easier to ship) and affordable cost.
generation capacity to 2.8 GW by 2020. However, the related CO2 emissions are significant.
Our portfolio has expanded in renewables as well. At Total, we believe the right move is to save this energy
We have completed our acquisition of Direct Energie for specific uses, such as aviation and certain types
and its affiliate Quadran, respectively renamed of transportation, and to avoid uses where oil can be
Total Direct Energie and Total Quadran, raised our stake easily replaced, for example in power generation.
in Total Eren through the purchase of NovEnergie and, With this in mind, we are anticipating flat or declining
more recently, acquired wind power firm Vents d’Oc. oil demand and concentrating on low breakeven assets.
In marketing, in 2018 we created an organization devoted We do not develop oil projects in the Arctic sea ice,
to electric mobility, Total EV Charge, after acquiring for example, and are no longer developing oil sands
G2mobility, the French leader in smart charging solutions, projects in Canada.
and introduced a range of products designed especially To sustainably reduce our emissions, we are taking
for electric vehicles. action against CO2. A dedicated task force bringing
Lastly, in the area of batteries, Saft formed a joint together Total’s different skill sets was formed in 2019
venture in April 2019 with China’s Tianneng to expand and emissions will be systematically displayed
its international business in mobility and stationary at the entrance to industrial facilities to further raise
energy storage. our teams’ awareness and buy-in.
We are also pursuing our efforts to sustainably improve CONTRIBUTING TO CARBON NEUTRALITY
energy efficiency at our production facilities. In 2018, THROUGH ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CARBON
we made significant advances in that area. In downstream SINKS
operations, we launched a five-year, USD 300-million
capital investment program to enhance energy efficiency Achieving carbon neutrality in the second half of this
at our plants, while in the upstream we have made further century will require first and foremost that we curb growth
reductions in routine flaring (down 80% since 2010). in energy consumption. In 2050, consumption levels will
Lastly, we have set a goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions need to match those of a hundred years earlier, despite
at our operated oil and gas facilities1 from 46 million tons a population that is three to four times larger and a GDP
of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) in 2015 to less that is at least ten times higher. With our acquisition
than 40 million tons in 2025; that includes new projects of GreenFlex, an energy efficiency consultant, we can
that will be started up in the interim. The Chairman advise our customers on ways they can reduce their
and CEO’s compensation and that of our top executives energy consumption and emissions.
will be directly affected by this indicator. Moreover, in 2019, we established a dedicated division
Our efforts to promote sustainable biofuels are also for investing in natural carbon sinks (forests, mangroves,
helping to reduce the carbon impact of our petroleum etc.) with an annual budget of USD 100 million as from
products. In late 2018, we acquired new interests in Brazil, 2020 and an annual sustainable storage capacity target
one of the world’s leading biofuel markets, through our of 5 million tons of carbon by 2030.
acquisition of Zema’s retail network (280 service stations, We have expanded our efforts in the area of carbon
with biofuels making up 30% of sales). We have also capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) by taking part in
begun production at our La Mède site, France’s first several major projects, one in Norway (Northern Lights)
world-class biorefinery, with a production capacity of and the others in the U.K. (Clean Gas Project and Acorn).
500,000 tons of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) a year. We are also intensifying our R&D investment through
This oil can be incorporated directly into biojet fuel, partnerships with the National Carbon Capture Center in
where it plays a critical role in reducing aviation emissions. the United States and French public research, innovation
The International Air Transport Association has set a goal and training center IFP Énergies Nouvelles (IFPEN).
of stabilizing its emissions by 2020 and halving them
between 2005 and 2050. That milestone will remain 1. Scope 1 emissions (direct emissions) and Scope 2 emissions (indirect emissions
beyond reach without the extensive use of biofuels. from purchased energy).
Cameron LNG liquefaction terminal, Louisiana, U.S.A.

Development studies on a major upcoming project

SunPower Total solar power plant (Chile).
in Dunkirk and a project to produce methanol from CO2
and hydrogen in Germany (E-CO2MET) have also been
launched.
Lastly, Total’s venture capital fund, renamed Total
Carbon Neutrality Ventures, has been fully refocused
on low-carbon projects and its investment volume
has been increased, with a projected portfolio of around
USD 400 million by 2023.
SOLID RESULTS
These initiatives are paying off and have allowed us

to significantly improve our climate-related indicators.
• Emissions from our operated oil and gas facilities
declined from 46 million tons of CO2e in 2015 to
42 million tons in 2018, in line with our goal of bringing
those emissions below 40 million tons by 2025 while
continuing to grow our business.
•O ur methane emissions are now among the lowest in
the industry (methane intensity below 0.25% in relation
to the commercial gas produced in 2018).
Lastly, the carbon intensity of the products used by our
customers decreased by about 5% from 2015 to 2018.
Here too, we are on track to meet our ambition of a 15%
Lastly, Total is a member of numerous industry associations.
reduction between 2015 and 2030. We are supporting
In 2019, we decided to review the main associations’
our customers in their efforts to decrease their carbon
positions on climate change to confirm they coincide
footprint by offering an energy mix with diminishing
with our own. The vast majority of these organizations
carbon intensity.
hold positions that are aligned with Total’s, but in four
cases we found points of concern or even diverging views.
WORKING TOGETHER As a result, Total has chosen to withdraw from one of
those organizations and to closely monitor developments
Of course, we at Total can only do so much on our own.
at the other three while continuing to promote our own
Changes in demand spurred by public policies and
views as a member.
consumer practices will play a decisive role in determining
the speed of the energy transition. With this in mind, These actions, initiatives and commitments place us
we are multiplying our efforts to forge partnerships among the top oil and gas companies in terms of business
with the public sector and consumers alike. readiness for a low-carbon transition, according to
a November 2018 study by CDP.
In our discussions with governments, we actively advocate
for carbon pricing, an essential step, particularly if the world Our clearly stated ambition is to become the responsible
is to switch from coal to natural gas for power generation. energy major. To do that, we are integrating the climate
By 2040, such a move could slash carbon emissions by challenge into our strategy and our operations. This is not
5 billion tons annually and bring global emissions nearly just an environmental challenge — it impacts business
one third of the way to compliance with the International and strategy as well. There are risks ahead, obviously,
Energy Agency’s 2°C scenario. But carbon must be priced because climate change calls for a more diversified
fairly, with appropriate mechanisms, since consumers business model, but it is also a fantastic source of
may lack the means to change their behavior and view opportunity. As an energy provider, we are in the best
a carbon price as unfair. For this reason, we support position to offer sustainable solutions that will ensure
a proposal by the Climate Leadership Council (of which our own prosperity and that of the global community
Total is a founding member) to establish a carbon dividend, in the decades to come. Our transition must be dynamic
which creates an incentive for consumers while redistributing and positive for our employees, our customers and
resources to those with the lowest incomes. our partners. n
A Board of Directors
both at its own facilities and with
consulting services for customers,
for example through its GreenFlex
Committed
affiliate.
What are the key points looking
to Climate Action
forward?
Firstly, Total needs to pursue
and step up cooperation with other
players, notably public authorities
and consumers. Working together
is a prerequisite for accelerating
reducing greenhouse gas emissions the energy transition, and that
from operated oil and gas facilities means talking with stakeholders.
(Scopes 1 and 2) and on supporting In June, Patrick Pouyanné met
customers as they reduce emissions with community and nonprofit
and therefore on the carbon intensity organization representatives who
of the energy products they use had challenged Total so he could
(Scopes 1, 2 and 3). present the Group’s initiatives
to address climate change.
The Board of Directors closely reviews
The customer relationship is another
projects proposed by the Executive
important aspect, and we will have
Committee and makes sure they are
to develop marketing specific to
consistent with the Group’s strategy.
low-carbon products and services.
For example, we supported the One
R&D project, which brings together Lastly, being a broad-based
Total’s research and development energy player with an integrated
INTERVIEW WITH
resources, making it easier to focus presence across its product lines
them on tomorrow’s low-carbon is a considerable advantage for
MARIA VAN DER HOEVEN, technologies. Total. This allows it to benefit from
synergies among its businesses
Member of the Board of Directors of Total1
What other major advances have and leverage diverse energy sources
and member of the Audit Committee
been made over the last few years? instead of pitting them against
each other. n
At its meeting on March 13, 2019,
What makes Total’s approach the Board of Directors decided
to climate issues unique? to include a criterion concerning CLIMATE GIVEN GREATER
Total is one of the first majors greenhouse gas emissions from WEIGHT IN THE CHAIRMAN
to have developed an integrated operated oil and gas facilities (Scopes 1 AND CEO’S COMPENSATION
vision of the emissions related to its and 2) in the calculation of variable
The Board of Directors’ strong focus
operations and products. This has compensation for Total’s Chairman
on climate issues is reflected, among
allowed it to formulate a consistent and senior executives. other things, in changes in the
approach to integrating climate Another important move was Chairman and CEO’s compensation.
challenges in its strategy. Total walks the presentation in February 2019 Climate has been given greater
the talk. It has developed an indicator of macroeconomic scenarios in weight in compensation policy with
to measure the carbon intensity the Total Energy Outlook. The two regard to 2019. For the first time,
of its products across their life cycle. the Board has introduced a quantitative
scenarios – Momentum and Rupture
This crucial tool makes it possible criterion in the Chairman and
(see pages 12 and 13) – provide
to track changes in the mix of energy CEO’s annual variable compensation
a template that will help Total prepare
products offered to customers, linked to trends in greenhouse
the future more effectively. gas emissions at operated oil
with the ambition of lowering their
emissions by 15% between 2015 Lastly, Total has shifted a portion and gas facilities (Scopes 1 and 2)
of its portfolio toward low-carbon representing up to 10% of his base
and 2030.
electricity generated from natural salary. In 2018, the Board had
gas and renewables. already increased the weight of
How is the Board of Directors CSR performance1 in the calculation,
supporting Total in addressing However, not all sectors will be notably through the integration
climate change? ready for electrification right away. of climate in the Group’s strategy,
To start, by helping Total identify In the short and medium terms, from 10% to 15% of base salary.
climate challenges and by making energy efficiency remains the best 1. The CSR performance criterion also takes
sure that they are integrated into solution for limiting greenhouse gas into account Total's reputation in the area of
corporate social responsibility and its diversity
its strategy. We had productive emissions. Total is firmly committed policy in all its aspects.
discussions throughout 2018 on to promoting energy efficiency,
1. Executive Director of the International Energy Agency from 2011 to 2015 and Vice Chair of the High-Level Panel of the European Decarbonisation Pathways Initiative
within the European Commission.
Shaping
Tomorrow’s
Energy
Energy is central to the challenges we face to keep the global average
temperature rise below 2°C. What mechanisms can be put in place
and what conditions favor success? We are helping to effect this change
and are actively involved, both within our industry and in the broader
international community, in shaping tomorrow’s energy.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions

and Changes to the Energy Mix
If we are to keep the global temperature rise below 2°C, energy consumption – which accounts for more
than 80% of global carbon emissions and about two-thirds of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – must be
addressed as a key factor in the balancing act.
In 20171, global greenhouse gas emissions totaled some 53 billion tons of CO2e, reflecting a 40% increase over the
past two decades. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), in the absence of far-reaching
action, emissions will rise to around 80 billion tons of CO2e in 2040. Yet various forecasts indicate that this figure must
be reduced to less than 40 billion tons in 2040 to prevent a temperature rise of 2°C or more from pre-industrial levels.
Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Related to Human Activity

53 Gt CO2e in 2017
60
50
Methane 22%
Global GHG emissions (Gt CO2e/year)
and nitrous oxide

g
40 flarin 3%
24 Gt CO2e in 1967 and CO2 from
turing 10%
n ufac LULUCF*
ent ma
cem CO2 from
30 from natural gas
14%
CO 2
CO2 CO2
20 24%
from oil 78%
10
CO2 27%
from coal
1967 1977 1987 1997 2007 2017
*Land use, land-use change, and forestry.

Source: Global Carbon Budget 2018 and the Fifth IPCC Report.
1. UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2018 (November 2018), p. 6: https://wedocs.unep.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.11822/26879/EGR2018_ESEN.pdf?sequence=10

AN ENERGY MIX THAT IS UP TO THE TASK
As we tried to define an energy mix that would meet the world’s energy needs while reducing emissions in line
with the 2°C scenario, we analyzed the scenarios prepared by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and developed
a long-term forecast of how energy demand is likely to change in our Total Energy Outlook 2040. Those projections
highlight critical challenges and identify possible options for shifting the energy mix.
Under the IEA’s Sustainable Development Scenario (SDS)

and the Total Energy Outlook’s Rupture scenario, TOTAL ENERGY OUTLOOK
the world’s primary energy demand mix will need to change SCENARIO ANALYSIS
substantially between now and 2040 to keep the temperature
In accordance with the Task Force on
rise below 2°C. Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD)
Given that the world’s population is expected to exceed recommendations, Total produced a scenario
nine billion by 2040, we will need to make major strides analysis in 2019. In addition to the Rupture
in energy efficiency for energy demand to stabilize at close analysis cited above, we drafted a Momentum
to current levels. Demand for electricity is expected to scenario based on current trends: reliance on
double by 2040 as energy end uses such as manufacturing, energy policies already in place or announced,
cooking, heating, air conditioning and transportation but coupled with an upswing in certain advanced
are electrified whenever possible. Oil, reserved primarily technologies, significant penetration of electric
vehicles and a 2.2% annual reduction in the global
for transportation and petrochemicals, is slated to decline
economy’s energy intensity (versus around
from 32% of the energy mix today to just over 20% in 2040.
1.6% a year since 2000). Unlike in the Rupture
The share of renewables would rise sharply, from 14% to
scenario, coal would still represent more than
more than 30%. Fossil fuels, meanwhile, are not all equal: 20% of the energy mix in 2040, while oil’s share
gas emits around half as much CO2e as coal when used would shrink by about 5% and renewables would
for power generation. Consequently, coal’s share of the mix account for only 20%. The emissions associated
is expected to fall by two thirds between now and 2040, with the Momentum scenario are well above
to less than 10%, while natural gas’s should continue the 2°C trajectory.
to rise, to around 25%, under both scenarios. n Clearly, any scenario that addresses climate
change must make much more ambitious
assumptions: a true technological, economic
and political break with the past that includes
a wholesale switch to low-carbon energies.
Global Primary Energy Demand

Mboe/d 2017 2040
400
350
20% 20%
300
5% 5% Renewables
250 14%
5% 31% 34% 22% 22%
Nuclear power
200
27% 9% 8% Coal
150 12% 8%
28% 27%
21% Oil
100 32% 23%
Gas
50 25% 26%
22% 25% 28%
0
2017e IEA SDS TEO Rupture IEA NPS TEO Momentum
Source: IEA WEO 2018; Total Energy Outlook.

A CONVERSATION ABOUT
Responding to
Urgent Climate Issues
HELLE KRISTOFFERSEN, TOTAL JOHN M. REILLY, MIT
What assessment can we make of the climate issues From a scientific standpoint,
we now face? How can we tackle the challenges where is climate change heading?
on the horizon? What role can Total play?
John M. Reilly: Global warming is very clearly caused
Helle Kristoffersen, President, Strategy & Innovation, by human activity. Seventy percent of greenhouse
Total, talks with John M. Reilly, Co-Director of gases come from fossil fuels — coal, oil and gas.
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) The other major sources of atmospheric carbon dioxide
Joint Program on the Science and Policy are deforestation, land degradation and cement
of Global Change, in which Total is a partner. manufacturing. Then you have the other greenhouse gases:
methane and nitrous oxide, mainly from agriculture,
and fluorocarbons.
There is already nearly enough greenhouse gas in
the atmosphere to bring us to a 1.5°C rise in temperature,
and staying below the only slightly higher target set in
the Paris Agreement is an extreme challenge. Things are
at a critical stage; we’re already seeing a host of dramatic
events linked to climate change, from droughts and fires
to hurricanes and flooding.
Helle Kristoffersen: Here at Total, What role can businesses play in relation to fossil fuels. Absent that
we don’t claim to be climate experts. alongside the public authorities progress, a strong price signal will be
But we listen to climate scientists, and consumers? needed to get people to switch
and we believe we have a role to to new technologies or low-carbon
Helle Kristoffersen: Businesses are
play in combating climate change solutions. To be sure, some
innovating, investing and bringing
and its effects. Our business is consumers who want to protect the
new products and services to market,
energy. It’s a business we know well, planet will pay for green technologies
meaning they are playing a key role.
because we conduct it in more than or products, but probably not
But they can’t do it alone. The practical
130 countries. Plus, we can marshal enough to reduce emissions as
steps we take to manage the energy
substantial human and financial much as is required. That’s why it’s
transition, and how fast it happens, important that we set a high carbon
resources to carry out our projects,
both depend on many other interested price worldwide.
including in the areas of R&D,
parties as well. Public authorities
technology and innovation.
and consumers have an important
What role will energy companies
John M. Reilly: At MIT, too, we’re role, too. By authorities, I don’t just
play in particular?
mapping out scenarios that aren’t mean at the central level, but also
just limited to energy and climate — local, especially municipalities, John M. Reilly: The world will still
we also incorporate issues related which are setting major forces be hungry for energy. Millions of
to water and food, among others. in motion for the long term. people in many regions lack access
All of our scenarios reach the same to modern energy. So energy
Total is taking tangible steps with all
conclusion as the International companies will continue to play an
those stakeholders. We’re working
Energy Agency’s: if we stay on the path important role. We’ll just have to wait
alongside our industry peers, and see whether large fossil energy
we are on, and even if we achieve
through organizations like OGCI and, companies will transform their
the short-term pledges of the Paris
more broadly, as part of the business model or get left behind.
Agreement, the world will remain
United Nations Global Compact.
dependent on fossil fuels and emissions Helle Kristoffersen: We’re constantly
will continue to rise, albeit more The issue of demand is a tricky one working on the possible changes
slowly. But to curb global warming, and only partly within our control, in the global energy mix and on our
we need to cut emissions sharply. since it’s dictated by consumer habits own position with regard to those
and decisions. After all, they buy what changes. One of the limitations of
What actions can be taken they want to. But we’re supporting the International Energy Agency’s
to reduce future global warming? our customers as they move toward Sustainable Development Scenario
low-carbon, more efficient, economical (SDS) is that it assumes there will
John M. Reilly: To keep the average
forms of consumption. For example, be no growth in energy demand
global temperature rise below 2°C,
our affiliate GreenFlex offers between 2015 and 2040.
then all options need to be on
solutions to help businesses reduce For Total, the challenge is to control
the table: wind and solar, nuclear,
and optimize their energy use. greenhouse gas emissions not by
carbon storage, bioenergy and
John M. Reilly: As a rule, it’s hard limiting growth, but by promoting
reforestation. We also need to target
economic development and energy
methane from rice and livestock, to get people to change their behavior.
access for those who don’t have it.
and find ways to produce food In a low-carbon world, most consumers
That’s the meaning behind our
with less nitrous oxide emissions. would just adopt the latest green
ambition to become the responsible
Most economists recommend technology and infrastructure.
energy major, providing energy that
applying carbon pricing broadly To all appearances they would still
is more affordable, more reliable
to achieve the energy transition be buying the same fuel and using
and cleaner to as many people
we need. We’ll also need an array the same outlets, but with, behind
as possible.
of solutions from R&D to help us the scenes, energy companies that
eliminate greenhouse gases would have learned how to supply
throughout the economy carbon emissions-free fuel and
at the lowest possible cost. electricity at a competitive price
objectives in the Paris Agreement,

natural gas can only serve as
a transitional energy source, for the
next 20 years at most. At that point,
you’ll have to start shifting to less
carbon-intensive energies. So, these
long-term investments in natural gas
infrastructure could lose their value
by 2040. But Total’s commitment to
reforestation is an excellent policy,
and advocating a broad-based
“
carbon price is critical to its strategy,
since that will help the company
We’re supporting our customers as they move expand in other forms of energy
toward low-carbon consumption or more that offer alternatives to oil and gas.
”
Helle Kristoffersen: We’re much
efficient, autonomous forms of consumption.
more optimistic about natural gas
HELLE KRISTOFFERSEN than you are. Gas can be used
for power generation, heating,
cooking and transportation and
as a feedstock in manufacturing.
What actions is Total taking? There’s no miracle solution,
The biggest challenge is to make
but rather a basket of solutions.
Helle Kristoffersen: Total integrates the switch from coal in power
And it’s not just the purview
the climate challenge into our four generation. We all know that coal
of experts at headquarters — it’s
strategic focuses. First, we are produces more greenhouse gases
everyone’s business here at Total.
expanding our operations in natural than any other fossil fuel. In the
Compliance with our emissions
gas, the fossil energy with the United States, thanks to the boom
lowest emissions. Second, we are reductions targets is one of the in shale gas, coal-fired power
growing our presence in low-carbon factors we use to calculate executive generation is on the decline,
electricity. Third, for petroleum variable compensation. Our goal and emissions are falling too.
products, we are gradually is to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 Adopting a carbon tax is one way
withdrawing from certain types greenhouse gas emissions from to accelerate that process, as we’ve
of oil, improving energy efficiency 46 million tons in 2015 to less than seen in the United Kingdom.
at our facilities and promoting 40 million tons of carbon dioxide This creates opportunities to develop
sustainable biofuels. And fourth, equivalent by 2025 across our carbon neutrality businesses,
we are developing businesses that operated oil and gas activities. an area in which we are susbtantially
contribute to carbon neutrality. John M. Reilly: Total is covering all increasing our spending.
Speaking of carbon neutrality, the bases — it’s pledged to reduce Not many people know it, but a large
in 2019 we decided to set up its direct emissions, it’s focusing portion of renewable energy is lost
a business unit called Nature-Based on energy sources and fuels that when it can't be fed into grids.
Solutions that will be wholly focused emit less carbon and it’s investing That makes managing its variable
on natural carbon sinks, with in R&D in a variety of areas. I don’t and seasonal nature a key issue.
a sizable budget of $100 million know if that’s enough. Total sees Gas can be a good partner for
a year. This business unit will add natural gas as a key energy source, renewable energies from this standpoint.
to the work done over many years particularly as a replacement for We have already invested in five
on carbon capture, utilization coal in power generation. However, combined-cycle gas turbine power
and storage (CCUS). to meet the very tough long-term plants in Europe. Plus, we’re actively
developing new applications authorities or politicians. Total’s

to replace petroleum products commitment is part of this broader
with natural gas in trucks, shipping movement of fighting for our climate
and other areas. and reducing our emissions while
contributing to economic and social
Let’s not forget that under the IEA’s
development, which requires access
Sustainable Development Scenario,
to energy.
the world will still be consuming
large volumes of hydrocarbons in Another reason to be optimistic
2040, and natural gas in particular. is the massive investment in
There are many ways to “make gas sustainability R&D and innovation
greener,” for example by extending that’s being deployed worldwide.
the life of existing infrastructure Total allocates more than a third of
and using hydrogen and biogas. its yearly R&D budget to low-carbon
technology. I’m confident we’ll get
So there’s reason for optimism, then? some welcome surprises on that
front. Too often, we tend to view
John M. Reilly: Frankly, there are the future in linear terms; in fact,
a lot of reasons to be pessimistic. the future invariably has breakthroughs
Many countries may not achieve in store for us, offering technological
their near-term Paris commitments, progress that — we hope — will help
and there’s a big disconnect between us overcome the challenges
the level of action happening and we currently face. n
what we need to do to stabilize
greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
We need to reduce global emissions
sharply, by about 80% between now
and 2050, with many calling for zero
net emissions by then. That is a very
short timeframe to transform
our energy system completely.
The one optimistic note is the growing
climate activism among young people.
My generation, which accelerated
those emissions, will at least have
pointed toward the pathways needed.
But the hard work is actually moving
the world down that path.
Helle Kristoffersen: I agree and
“
would even go further. What I find
encouraging is that more and more A strong price signal will be needed
”
people are becoming active at every
level of society. That’s encouraging, to get people to switch to low-carbon solutions.
because this affects all of us as JOHN M. REILLY
citizens and inhabitants of the same
planet. We can all take positive steps.
The fight against global warming
isn’t just an issue for the public
OGCI: Oil and Gas Producers

Pool Their Efforts
Meeting of OGCI CEOs in September 2019.
Total has teamed up with a dozen other oil and gas companies within the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI),
a cooperative effort to identify, support and accelerate the deployment of solutions for reducing greenhouse
gas emissions. Rooted in the expertise of OGCI members, those solutions promise benefits beyond the energy
industry.
The OGCI was founded in 2014 by CEOs from major SPEARHEADING INDUSTRY INITIATIVES
oil and gas firms, including Total, with an active interest
in climate issues. Its goal is to support a collective The OGCI aims to promote industry best practices
commitment to climate, one of the first major expressions in reporting and to encourage oil and gas companies
of which was on view at the COP21 climate conference to adopt climate commitments, for example to reduce
in Paris. The OGCI maintains close ties with some methane emissions. Thanks to its expertise and financial
15 NGOs. Since its members include several national oil resources, it can fund research for breakthrough
companies, the OCGI can act as a useful intermediary technological solutions in a wide array of climate-related
between the United Nations and numerous national fields. In 2019, the OGCI therefore launched a campaign
governments. to foster the emergence of a carbon capture and storage
industry that can meet the needs of numerous sectors
beyond oil and gas.
FOSTERING THE EMERGENCE

OF A CCUS INDUSTRY INVESTMENTS IN 2018
BY OGCI CLIMATE INVESTMENTS
Since 2017, through its OGCI Climate Investments fund,
the OGCI has been supporting the Clean Gas Project1 • Econic: Incorporates CO2 as feedstock
in the U.K., one of the first major commercial projects for in the manufacture of polyols6.
• Clarke Valve: A single, inexpensive control valve
industrial CCUS. The fund is also investing in start-ups
that practically eliminates fugitive methane emissions.
such as U.K.-based Econic Technologies2 and
• GHGSat: Accurate, low-cost greenhouse gas
the Canadian firm Inventys3. In May 2019, it pledged
monitoring data and services for facilities anywhere
a commitment to Wabash Valley Resources, the largest in the world.
CCUS initiative in the United States. This project aims • Kairos Aerospace: Actionable data on major sources
to capture 1.5 million to 1.75 million tons of CO2 annually of methane emissions from aerial surveys.
from a co-located ammonia production plant. In 2019,
the OGCI announced that it would lay out a roadmap
for the development of a commercially viable, safe and
environmentally responsible carbon capture, utilization
and storage (CCUS) industry.
EXPANDING THE INDUSTRY’S LEVERAGE 13

Number of oil and gas
This oil industry collaboration is growing stronger companies belonging
each year. With the arrival of Chevron, ExxonMobil to the OGCI as
of September 2018.
and Occidental Petroleum in 2018, the OGCI now
has 13 members4, accounting for 30% of operated oil
and gas production worldwide and more than 20% of
primary energy consumed. Its scope of action is global. 0.25%
The OGCI Climate Investment fund (see sidebar), End-2025 methane intensity target
to which the organization’s members contribute, for OGCI member firms’ upstream
operated oil and gas activities 7
now boasts an endowment in excess of USD 1 billion.
In 2018, the OGCI’s members confirmed a preliminary
collective goal of reducing methane emissions to below
0.25%5 by 2025 from 0.32% in 2017. They hope USD 1 billion+
to achieve even further reductions if possible, Endowment of the OGCI Climate
Investments fund launched in 2016.
with an ambition of 0.20%.
SHARING UNIFORM REPORTING ON EMISSIONS
The OGCI has adopted a common methodology

for reporting emissions. An independent third party
1. The first gas-fired power plant to offer carbon capture, transportation by pipeline
(Ernst & Young) ensures that this anonymized aggregate and storage infrastructure.
data is consistent. New indicators for methane intensity 2. Econic Technologies incorporates CO2 as feedstock in the manufacture of polyols,
which are used in polyurethanes.
and carbon intensity have been defined. By adopting
3. A pilot plant demonstration program that hopes to halve the cost of carbon capture.
uniform practices, OGCI member companies can set 4. BP, Chevron, CNPC, Eni, Equinor, ExxonMobil, Occidental Petroleum, Pemex,
mutual targets and improve their individual and collective Petrobras, Repsol, Saudi Aramco, Shell and Total.
5. The rate is calculated in proportion to the quantity of gas sold by each OGCI member.
performance. n
6. Polyols are used to manufacture polyurethane plastic, which has multiple applications.
7. http://info.oilandgasclimateinitiative.com/blog/methodological-note-for-ogci-
methane-intensity-target-and-ambition
Multiple Partnerships
Alongside our commitment to the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative, Total has forged ties with international
organizations, business consortia, foundations and other partners to take action in multiple ways.
Here are a few examples.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: in the form of dividends. The amount of the dividend
FOR GLOBAL COMMUNITY would increase with the tax rate, providing an incentive
ENGAGEMENT for both businesses and consumers to choose less
carbon-intensive forms of energy. Likewise, by targeting
What are they? In 2015, the United Nations defined imports, the proposal would encourage America’s trade
and adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) partners to set up carbon pricing schemes of their own.
for its member states. The U.N. called on the business The mechanism is inherently redistributive, from the
community to mount a collective response to these wealthiest (high carbon consumers) to the poorest
critical challenges. We pledged our commitment (those who consume the least).
to fulfilling the SDGs in 2016.
Why? All of the SDGs have some bearing on our operations.
That said, we have identified those for which we can
make a more significant contribution, such as SDG 13 BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY
on climate action, SDG 7 on affordable and clean energy COALITION: FOR FASTER
and SDG 8 on decent working conditions around SOLUTIONS
the world. We are using the SDGs as an opportunity
to measure our contribution to society more effectively. Who are they? In 2015, Bill Gates founded the
We manage our operations and assess our performance Breakthrough Energy Coalition (BEC), a group of investors
based on the three touchstones of sustainable growth: with the ability to provide long-term backing to new
financial results, value creation for all stakeholders companies developing cutting-edge energy solutions.
and preservation of ecosystems. We also rely on Why? The goal of the BEC is to fund technologies that
an ongoing process of identifying risks. emit fewer greenhouse gases and to promote low-carbon
energy production. The idea is to leverage funding from
the BEC to move more quickly from the research phase
to tangible applications. Total joined the BEC in 2017,
THE CLIMATE LEADERSHIP offering our expertise in energy and sustainable solutions.
COUNCIL: FOR THE CREATION The BEC has a USD 1 billion investment fund. n
OF A CARBON TAX
Who are they? Founded in 2017 in the United States,

the Climate Leadership Council (CLC) brings together
multinational firms from a variety of business sectors,
including energy companies like BP, ExxonMobil, Shell THE ALLIANCE TO END PLASTIC WASTE:
and Total (a founding member), as well as other global ELIMINATING PLASTIC POLLUTION
players such as Allianz, AT&T and PepsiCo. A number
Established in 2019, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste
of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), such as the
includes companies from across the plastics and
World Wildlife Fund and the World Resources Institute,
consumer goods value chain. Total was a founding
are also CLC members. member. The goal of the initiative is to offer solutions
Why? The goal of the CLC is to establish a carbon tax for eliminating plastic waste in the environment,
on fossil fuels. The tax would initially be set at USD 40 particularly in the world’s oceans, and to promote
per ton and rise over time. The entire revenue generated recycling of plastics as part of a circular economy.
by the tax would be evenly redistributed to U.S. consumers
The Energy Transition:

Mobilizing Every Stakeholder
The objectives for reducing greenhouse gas emissions will not be met unless everyone gets involved:
the public authorities, businesses and consumers. For our part, at Total we are sharing our technological expertise,
creating bridges and catalyzing solutions with them.
Stakeholders
Public Authorities
• Regulatory environment
• International coordination
• Tax policy (social equity,
border adjustment, etc.)
Consumers Businesses
• Sustainable lifestyle • Energy efficiency

• Energy efficiency • Innovation, R&D
• Responsible consumption • Development of low-carbon
products
• Carbon sequestration
SPOTLIGHT
On the Front Lines

on Carbon Pricing
Carbon pricing is a major tool for reducing the carbon intensity of power generation and promoting
technologies that emit less carbon. For more than a decade, Total has been calling for the adoption
of a global price on carbon and applying an internal carbon price when evaluating its own projects.
Carbon pricing, in which the price of energy reflects Six other countries, including China and Mexico,
its carbon content, raises the cost of the most are adopting some form of pricing mechanism,
carbon-intensive energy sources. Putting a price on while the European Union has reformed its
carbon provides an incentive for all stakeholders to Emissions Trading System (ETS) in a bid to raise
move more quickly from coal to gas and renewable the price of carbon (see opposite). In all, according
energies for power generation. Over time, it also helps to the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC),
to steer investment toward research into low-carbon 46 national and 28 subnational jurisdictions
technologies and carbon capture and storage. have adopted carbon pricing1.
Carbon tax and carbon trading projects are emerging
and taking shape around the world, with several TOWARD A BALANCED
proposals moving forward in 2018. Canada, for example, INTERNATIONAL MECHANISM
has instituted a carbon tax of CAD 20 per ton that
Since 2014, the United Nations Global Compact has
will gradually increase to CAD 50 per ton by 2022.
encouraged companies to voice public support for
carbon pricing by promoting regulatory mechanisms
appropriate to the local situation. In May 2015, Total
and five other global oil and gas companies — BG,
AN INTERNAL CARBON PRICE BP, Eni, Equinor, and Shell — addressed a joint letter
In our financial evaluations of our investments, to the United Nations Framework Convention
we include: on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Executive Secretary
• An internal carbon price of USD 30 to USD 40 and the President of the COP21, calling for
per ton, depending on the price of oil. the introduction of carbon pricing systems.
• Or the current CO2 price if it is higher in the country
At Total, we advocate a balanced, phased-in international
where the investment will be made.
In this way, we anticipate future regulatory measures
agreement that does not distort industrial or regional
for combating climate change that may have markets. We encourage the adoption of a global
an impact on our projects. price per ton of carbon emitted that also ensures fair
treatment for sectors subject to carbon leakage.
1. “State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2019,” World Bank, Washington, D.C., June 2019.
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/bitstream/handle/10986/31755/211435KeyFigures.pdf?sequence=5&isAllowed=y
THE EU-ETS: EFFECTIVE REFORMS

To shore up the collapsing price of carbon, which fell to €4.40 a ton in May 2017, the European Union adopted structural
reforms to its Emissions Trading System (ETS). The announcement in 2018 that quotas would be reduced via the Market
Stability Reserve helped to drive carbon prices higher, to about €25 per ton. That trend is expected to continue and could
push prices above €30 per ton by 2030. We also support the adoption of a floor price of €20 to €25 per ton.
20% SETTING AN ACCEPTABLE PRICE

GHG emissions covered
We believe that acceptability is a critical component of a carbon pricing system.
by carbon pricing
(ETS or taxes)4 by 2020 As a member of the Climate Leadership Council since 2017, we support the creation
of a carbon dividend, in which tax collected on fossil fuel consumption is equitably
redistributed to consumers. That idea is gaining ground: it is currently included
USD in several policy proposals in the United States1 and has been incorporated into
44 billion Canada’s carbon pricing systems2. The French government’s Economic Advisory
Council3 has examined the idea as well. n
Revenues for jurisdictions
using carbon pricing in 2018,
up 33% from the previous year 4
2008 2015 2016 2017

We begin factoring Paying for Carbon: Total and five other We help deploy the World Bank’s Carbon We become
a carbon price of leading oil and gas companies call Pricing Leadership Coalition. a founding member
€25 per ton into our on the international community to We review our internal carbon price, setting of the Climate
investment decisions. implement carbon pricing mechanisms. it at between USD 30 and USD 40 per ton, Leadership Council
depending on the price of oil. in the United States.
1. “Baker proposal” and “Deutch proposal,” described in “A Comparison of the Bipartisan Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act with Other Carbon Tax Proposals,”
Working Paper, 2018, Center on Global Energy Policy https://energypolicy.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/pictures/DeutchCarbonTax-CGEP_Commentary_NEW.pdf.
2. https://www.ourwindsor.ca/news-story/9392640-carbon-tax-rebate-claimed-by-97-per-cent-of-eligible-families-so-far-this-year-canada-revenue-agency-says/
3. http://www.cae-eco.fr/IMG/pdf/cae-note050v2.pdf
4. State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2019,” World Bank, Washington, D.C., June 2019.
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/bitstream/handle/10986/31755/211435KeyFigures.pdf?sequence=5&isAllowed=y
Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) When we go to governments with

FOUR QUESTIONS FOR
or the Western Climate Initiative, Inc. our proposals and our suggested
in the United States, but we would improvements for their carbon
like to see them evolve toward pricing systems, they know IETA
an international market. That is speaks from experience, because
the only viable path to achieve the we are a coalition of businesses
massive level of emission reductions that are active in carbon markets or
needed without disrupting the global tax-and-offset systems, for example.
economy. We help those governments
understand what market dynamics
What is required to ensure they will create with their policy
the success of these markets? choices.
The first metric will be whether
How do you work with the private
emissions are reduced to levels
sector, including companies like
DIRK FORRISTER, commensurate with a better than
Total, to deliver a successful
CEO and President, IETA 2°C goal. The caps need to be
outcome?
effective to achieve tighter and
tighter reductions over time. IETA is focused on getting a policy
The second metric is the pricing infrastructure in place at national,
The nonprofit International signal sent to businesses as they regional, and international levels so
Emissions Trading Association plan their future investments. that companies like Total understand
(IETA) serves businesses engaged Because they will be in a position what the rules are going to be to
in market solutions to tackle
to anticipate carbon prices in inform their investment strategies.
climate change. Its mission
the market or through a tax system,
is to enable business to engage We are also involved in a series of
in climate action consistent they will have the information
carbon forums that allow businesses
with the objectives of the United they need to adopt effective plans.
to meet each other, share their
Nations Framework Convention on Achieving our targets will also success stories and showcase some
Climate Change (UNFCCC) and to
require greater use of other kinds of the model initiatives they have
establish effective market-based
of tradeable units not currently undertaken on their own journey
trading systems for greenhouse
gas emissions that are fair, available, such as natural climate to address climate change.
open, efficient, accountable solutions, for instance sequestration
For example, Total is stepping
and consistent across national in forests and soil or carbon capture
forward on things like natural
boundaries. and storage underground.
climate solutions — CCS, biofuels
and sustainable aviation fuels,
What does a business association
to name just a few — and can also
like IETA do in the fight against
offer renewable energy solutions.
climate change?
In other words, it can use its
Where do you stand on the
We’re deeply involved in advocacy know-how and financial power
implementation of an international
in carbon markets in jurisdictions to help governments achieve their
carbon market or various
— countries, federal states, cities goals in a way that meets the Paris
international markets?
and others — that are either already Agreement targets, but also enables
We need global markets to pull using them or are interested in setting economic growth. n
businesses around the world into up new systems. We are also bringing
the global effort to tackle climate together experts from Total, BP, Shell
change and to ensure fair competition and other industrial companies that
through a common carbon price. are members of our organization
We currently support regional markets, to share insights and build business
such as the European Union relationships.
Our
Initiatives
Our initiatives are guided by four strategic focuses: growing our natural gas
business while reducing methane emissions, developing businesses in low-carbon
electricity, curbing emissions at our facilities and promoting sustainable biofuels,
and contributing to carbon neutrality by investing in carbon sinks and energy
efficiency. In the following pages, we take a look at where we stand in addressing
these focuses and achieving our objectives.
FOUR CLIMA
STRATEGIC
NATURAL GAS LOW-CARBON ELECTRICITY
Expand our presence across Expand our operations

the entire natural gas chain, in the non-regulated portion
reduce our methane emissions and of the value chain (i.e., excluding
make LNG more energy efficient. power transmission), from power
generation using renewables
and natural gas to sales to end
customers and energy storage
(batteries and hydrogen).
TE-ORIENTED
FOCUSES
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS CARBON NEUTRALITY
Avoid expensive oil, reduce Develop businesses that will help

emissions at our facilities, achieve carbon neutrality through
and promote both sparing providing energy efficiency services
oil use and sustainable biofuels. to our customers and by investing in
natural carbon sinks such as forests
and wetlands, and in carbon capture,
utilization and storage (CCUS).
Natural Gas,
A Key Energy Source
Natural gas is a cornerstone of our energy mix and our strategy. As the fossil fuel with the least carbon emissions,
it offers an excellent alternative to coal for power generation and can serve as a flexible, inexpensive partner
to intermittent, seasonal renewable energies.
According to the IEA’s Sustainable Development To do that, we are investing heavily in exploration projects
Scenario, gas consumption will soar between now and with controlled costs, including Yamal LNG in Russia,
2040, when it is expected to meet one-quarter of global Ichthys LNG in Australia and our 2019 acquisition of
energy demand. In emerging markets, which still rely Anadarko’s gas assets in Africa1. With regard to liquefied
heavily on coal and where most of that growth will occur, natural gas (LNG), we are investing in every major market
natural gas could be used for heating, transportation and production region. In a market growing by 5%
and power generation. In this last area, its flexibility annually, we are now the world’s second-largest producer
makes gas a vital partner for renewable energy sources, of LNG, thanks to our acquisition of Engie’s LNG assets
including solar and wind, which are intermittent and the start-up of production at our current projects.
and seasonal by nature.
SUSTAINED INVESTMENT UPSTREAM
In 2018, natural gas accounted for 50% of our hydrocarbon

production, compared to around 35% in 2005. 1. 1.2 billion barrels of proved and probable reserves, of which 70% is gas, as well as
Our ambition is to increase the share of gas to 60% by 2035. 2 billion barrels of oil equivalent of long-term natural gas resources in Mozambique.
Yamal LNG plant in Russia.

Those plants, which already provide 1.6 GW of capacity,

LIQUEFACTION FOR EASIER are expected to virtually double in number by 2020
GAS TRANSMISSION with the acquisition of two additional power plants3
and the construction of a plant in Landivisiau, France.
LNG has been a boon to the natural gas market,
Together, these moves will lift our gas-fired power
which in the past was limited by the need for pipelines.
generation capacity to 2.8 GW.
Today, ships carry LNG worldwide from liquefaction
plants to regasification terminals, supplying gas
to regions that lie far from production hubs. A RESPONSIBLE MAJOR PLAYER
With our multiple sources of supply and international
delivery points, we can guarantee flexible, competitive Providing the energy the world needs for the energy
services for our customers. transition is an opportunity, but also a responsibility,
for Total, a major energy player. We are committed
to reducing methane emissions from natural gas
production and distribution across our operated scope4.
We are also pursuing that goal as a member of the OGCI,
which aims to identify, fund and deploy solutions to
RAPID DEPLOYMENT DOWNSTREAM reduce greenhouse gas emissions (see pages 20-21). n
We also continue to invest downstream in the gas value

chain. We’re contributing to several initiatives that involve
floating storage and regasification units. Those facilities,
TOWARD GREENER GAS
known as FSRUs, provide additional countries with fast
and flexible access to natural gas without the need to The growth of natural gas will see a constantly
spend heavily on infrastructure. We are also committed to increasing proportion of greener gas, such as hydrogen
promoting natural gas fuel for trucks and transcontinental or biogas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
container ships (LNG bunker fuel). Buoyed by strong An extensive infrastructure network is a considerable
asset in this area. Maintaining that infrastructure
organic growth and strategic acquisitions (combined-cycle
right to the end customer is therefore critical.
gas power plants, Direct Energie, etc.), we are expanding
our production and distribution of low-carbon electricity
and gas to the end customer. We have also signed
a partnership agreement with Adani, India’s largest energy
and gas infrastructure conglomerate, with the goal
of developing the country’s natural gas market. 500 kg CO e/MWh 2
320 kg CO e/MWh 2
Median greenhouse gas Emissions from the highest-
emissions across the gas value efficiency combined-cycle
COMBINED-CYCLE GAS-FIRED POWER PLANTS, chain (compared to about gas turbine (CCGT) plants,
1,000 kg CO2e/MWh for coal)5 versus 500 kg CO2e/MWh
AN EFFECTIVE PRODUCTION RESOURCE for recent open-cycle gas
turbine (OCGT) plants,
Studies have shown that, in terms of carbon emissions, 550 kg CO2e/MWh for OCGT
plants more than 10 years
natural gas is cleaner than coal for power generation1. old and 800 kg CO2e/MWh
Life cycle assessments conducted across the entire for a modern supercritical
coal-fired power plant6
chain established that natural gas produces half
the greenhouse gas emissions of coal on average.
Replacing coal with natural gas in power plants would
cut global carbon emissions by 5 billion tons per year, 1. “Life Cycle Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Natural Gas
and Coal in Different Geographical Contexts,” International Reference Centre
or around 10%. for the Life Cycle of Products, Processes and Services, October 2016,
and “Review of Life Cycle Analysis of Gas and Coal Supply and Power Generation
Using natural gas for power generation offers an additional from GHG and Air Quality Perspective,” Imperial College London, 2017.
advantage over coal in that it gives power plants greater 2. Two through our acquisition of Direct Energie and two other plants
(in Toul and Pont-sur-Sambre, France) purchased from the U.S. investment firm KKR.
operating flexibility. Gas-fired plants have a much faster 3. From Germany’s Uniper, announced in late 2018.
restart time and can build up to full capacity twice as fast 4. In 2018, Total’s methane emissions were less than 0.25% of the commercial
as their coal-fired counterparts. In 2018, we significantly gas produced.
5. “Review of Life Cycle Analysis of Gas and Coal Supply and Power Generation
boosted our gas-fired power generation capacity with from GHG and Air Quality Perspective,” Imperial College London, 2017.
the acquisition of four combined-cycle gas power plants2. 6. “Main Technical Principles of OCGT and CCGT,” GRP, February 2019.
Controlling Methane Emissions

Whether operational or fugitive, methane emissions play a role in global warming. With natural gas operations
spanning production to distribution, Total has reduced those emissions by more than 25% since 2010.
We are also involved within the industry and at the global level in efforts to learn more about methane emissions
and promote best practices in the gas value chain.
Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas. According to AN INDUSTRY-WIDE DRIVE

the fourth IPCC report, its global warming potential (GWP)
is 25 times greater than that of carbon dioxide over We are involved in international partnerships and industry
100 years. Methane emissions are responsible for initiatives to improve and widely disseminate knowledge
one-quarter of our current warming2. Rapid reductions about methane emissions and methods to detect,
in methane emissions are vital to slow the warming measure and reduce those emissions.
process and ensure that gas can continue to play As a member of the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative,
a key role in combating climate change. which has made reducing methane emissions a priority,
we provide technical and financial support to international
A PRIORITY FOR TOTAL research such as the Oil and Gas Methane Science
Studies jointly funded by UN Environment, the European
Over the past three decades, we have been taking steps Commission and the Environmental Defense Fund.
to reduce and account for our methane emissions in This research will allow us to focus investments where
complete transparency, using a detailed methodology2 they can yield the most sizable improvements.
in which Total is classified as an expert according to
the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible In 2017, Total also became a signatory to the Guiding
Investment3. Principles on Reducing Methane Emissions Across
the Natural Gas Value Chain.
Our performance in reducing methane emissions
is among the industry’s best. As part of our inspection
BUSINESSES, PUBLIC AUTHORITIES AND NGOS
and maintenance programs, we identify and analyze
leaks, make repairs and document our follow-up reviews. Through the Climate & Clean Air Coalition (CCAC),
We have substantially reduced flaring at our facilities we are participating in the Oil & Gas Methane Partnership
and are limiting sources of process-related venting. (OGMP), which brings together oil companies, public
As a result, we succeeded in reducing our methane authorities and NGOs to promote more effective
emissions in 2018 to less than 0.25% of the commercial measurement, mitigation and reporting of methane
gas we produce. We intend to continue that trend emissions and the sharing of best practices.
by sustainably bringing emissions below the 0.2% level At the Climate Action Summit 2019, the U.N. called
by 2025. on the world community to address this issue more
forcefully. The industry will be mobilizing its expertise
within the OGCI and OGMP to help governments
incorporate methane emissions reductions into
their greenhouse gas reduction targets.
1. Fifth IPCC report: The Physical Science Basis, Chapter 8, pages 697-698.
2. Methodology presented to the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), document 179288-MS: “How to Establish a Methane Reporting in Line with the UNEP-CCAC-OGMP
(United Nations Environment Program, Climate and Clean Air Coalition, Oil & Gas Methane Partnership) within an Oil & Gas Company” (S. Plisson-Sauné, E. Pirrone, N. Musset,
W. Brown, J. Miné, Total Exploration & Production). https://www.onepetro.org/conference-paper/SPE-179288-MS.
3. An Investor’s Guide to Methane, UNPRI.
AUSEA project: Drone equipped with a greenhouse gas sensor. Test conducted with SeekOps.
Since 2017, through our contributions to the OGCI Climate Investments

fund (see pages 20-21), we have been supporting the development
<0.25%
Methane intensity of the commercial gas
of technologies to detect and reduce methane emissions. In 2018, produced in 20181
we began operating our own Transverse Anomaly Detection Infrastructure
(TADI) facility, where we test emissions monitoring technology
and conduct an array of research programs (see below).
Total’s 2018 Scope 1 GHG Emissions

(operated scope)
1%
SPEEDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF EMISSIONS MONITORING
AND DETECTION TECHNOLOGY 5%2
At our Lacq Research Center in southwestern France, we are using pipes,
valves, tanks, columns, wellheads and other equipment from our former
plant at the site to test and evaluate innovative technologies to detect
Total GHG:
and measure gas leaks. This Transverse Anomaly Detection Infrastructure
40 Mt CO2e,
(or TADI) can simulate methane and carbon leaks across a wide range as follows:
of flow rates. It is the only facility of its kind in Europe. We make it available
to suppliers interested in testing their own solutions and to the broader
scientific community. 94%
Another Total innovation is the Airborne Ultra-light Spectrometer
for Environmental Application, or AUSEA, which we are developing in
partnership with France’s National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS). CO2 CH4 N2O
AUSEA is a miniaturized sensor, fitted onto a commercial drone, that can
Total’s methane emissions across our operated
detect methane and carbon dioxide. This emerging technology will make
scope stood at 78,500 tons in 2018.
it possible to measure greenhouse gases, estimate their path and use Ninety-eight percent of those emissions
models to trace them back to their source. Testing has been conducted were generated by our upstream
at TADI and our industrial sites, with deployment scheduled for 2020. operations, while 2% were attributable
to Refining & Chemicals.
1. Methane emissions from operated upstream oil and gas assets as a percentage of the volume of gas produced and sold.
2. Global warming potential of 25 over 100 years (fourth IPCC report).
EMISSIONS SOURCES — UPSTREAM

kt CH4
In 2018, methane emissions were the result of:
140
123
• Incomplete combustion of gases flared,
120
120
116 estimated on a standard basis at 2% (Flaring):
102 33%.
95 97
100 93 • Installation degassing (Cold vent): 21%.
83 • Certain units and equipment, including
77
80
water treatment, oil and gas loading
and unloading, glycol dehydration
60
and gas-powered pneumatic devices
40 (Process vent): 24%.
• Leaks from valves, flanges and couplings
20 (Fugitive): 14%.
• Incomplete gas combustion, particularly
0
in turbines, furnaces, steam generators
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
and heaters, estimated at 0.5 to 1%
Combustion Fugitive Process Cold Flaring depending on the equipment (Combustion):
vent vent
8%.
METHANE EMISSIONS INTENSITY — UPSTREAM
1.5 1.4% A comparison of Total’s methane emissions

1.3%
intensity in its exploration and production
operations with the intensity levels reported
1 by the U.S. Environmental Protection
0.8%
Agency (EPA), the International Energy Agency
(World Energy Outlook 2017) and “Assessment
0.5 of Methane Emissions from the U.S. Oil
<0.25% and Gas Supply Chain,” published in 2018
by Alvarez et al. n
0
EPA IEA Alvarez et al. Total
2015 2017 2018 2018
Low-Carbon Electricity
at the Center of Our Strategy
In order to meet rising electricity demand responsibly, we are solidifying our integrated growth model
for low-carbon electricity. From upstream to downstream, across solar, wind and hydropower,
we continue to seize new opportunities for investment.
Under the IEA’s Sustainable Development Scenario, TOTAL EREN: DEDICATED TO RENEWABLE ENERGY
renewable energies would account for around 30% (SOLAR, WIND AND HYDROPOWER)
of the world’s energy mix in 2040. To stake out a position
in that market, and bearing in mind the intermittent, Total Eren was founded in 2017, following Total’s acquisition
seasonal nature of solar and wind energy, we are investing of a stake in EREN Renewable Energy. The affiliate
in power generation and storage technologies. develops energy projects in countries and regions where
renewable energy offers an economically viable way to
meet growing energy demand. In the Asia-Pacific region,
EXPANDING OUR GENERATION CAPACITY
Africa and Latin America, Total Eren maintains
In addition to investing in gas-fired power generation, a diversified range of assets in wind, solar and hydropower.
we are leveraging our affiliates to expand our commitment Its assets worldwide, operated or under construction,
to renewable energies. Total Direct Energie produces represent gross installed capacity of around 1.3 GW.
and supplies electricity and natural gas. Its Total Quadran Total Eren intends to boost installed capacity to nearly
affiliate operates a portfolio of 213 wind, solar, hydropower 5 GW by 2022.
and biogas facilities in France. It is also developing
a range of renewable power projects at various stages
of maturity and in 2019 acquired Vents d’Oc, primarily
active in wind power. Total Quadran’s operated installed
capacity of 700 MW is 100% renewable energy. 3 GW
Through its Méthanergy affiliate, Total Quadran is also Installed power generation capacity
from renewable sources in 2019
active in three biomass recovery processes — landfill (100% operated).
biogas from waste disposal facilities, biogas from
methanation and biomass cogeneration (using wood,
agricultural waste, wood waste, etc.) — with the aim
of utilizing the biogas for power generation, as well as for
heating and cooling. At end-2018, Méthanergy operated >25 GW
Target for installed power generation
10 biogas recovery units with total capacity of 12 MW capacity from renewable sources
at non-hazardous waste storage facilities. in 2025 (100% operated).1
1. https://publications.total.com/investorDay2019/Strategy-and-Outlook-Presentation-2019_securise.pdf
Saft battery plant and wind farm in the Faroe Islands.
In 2018 Total Eren acquired NovEnergia, an independent In 2019, Total Eren formed a joint venture with Petrobras
renewable power producer that operates primarily to develop onshore wind and solar power projects
in southern Europe. NovEnergia’s diversified portfolio, in Brazil. It established an affiliate in São Paulo in 2013
comprising solar and wind farms along with mini and had installed gross capacity of 140 MW in operation
hydropower plants, offers net installed capacity or under construction in the country at end-2018.
of 657 MW from 47 operated assets.
TOTAL AND RENEWABLE ENERGIES
2011 2016 2017 2018

SunPower joins Total, Acquisition of Saft, specialized Acquisition of an interest Creation of Total Solar
creating a new global in the design, manufacturing in Eren Renewable Energy, to generate and market
leader in the solar and marketing of advanced renamed Total Eren, solar energy to industrial
industry. technology battery solutions to accelerate growth in and commercial customers
for industrial applications. renewable power generation. and to the grid.
Acquisition of Lampiris, Acquisition of French electricity

Belgium’s third-ranked supplier Direct Energie
supplier of gas and power and its affiliate Quadran,
to residential customers. which operates and develops
renewable energy projects
(wind, solar, hydropower
and biogas).
A GLOBAL PRESENCE IN SOLAR POWER In 2018, Saft teamed up with European partners2
on an ambitious R&D campaign to develop the
Our solar power operations are conducted through next generation of batteries: lithium-ion batteries
Total Solar, an affiliate that sells distributed photovoltaic (Gen 3A and Gen 3B) and solid-state battery lithium
systems for industrial and commercial customers. technology. In April 2019, Saft created a joint venture
Total Solar is also developing ground-based solar arrays with China’s Tianneng Energy Technology (TET)3
in Europe, the Middle East, Japan and South Africa. as part of its plans to move toward large-scale
In addition, through our stake in California-based production. Their goal will be to improve on current
SunPower, Total markets solar panels around the world. technology4 at a lower cost, thanks to TET’s cell
SunPower’s photovoltaic cells are used on commercial production capacity5.
and residential rooftops and in the construction
of solar power plants. In 2018, the company installed
GROWING OUR DISTRIBUTION
more than 1.5 GW of new capacity, compared
OF LOW-CARBON ELECTRICITY
to 1.4 GW in 2017 and 1.3 GW in 2016.
Having provided natural gas to industrial customers
ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE for several decades, we are now expanding
our offering in a number of European countries
Solar and wind energy are inherently intermittent. to include low-carbon electricity. We are a leader in
If they are to be integrated into the electrical grids the residential market, thanks to our 2016 acquisition
of the future, large-scale storage of the surplus of Lampiris, the 2017 launch of Total Spring and
electricity they produce will be essential. the 2018 acquisition of Direct Energie. In 2018,
Total is investing in stationary energy storage capacity. we delivered 133 TWh of gas and electricity to
Our Saft affiliate specializes in the design, production more than 5 million customer sites. Our aim is to
and marketing of high-tech batteries1 for industry. capture 15% of the French and Belgian residential
The company is active in such areas as transportation, markets within five years. We’re also expanding
telecommunications, industrial infrastructure, our distribution operations to include the U.K.,
civil and military electronics, aerospace and defense. Spain, Germany and the Netherlands. n
1. Primary lithium, lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium.

2. Siemens, Umicore, Manz and Solvay.
3. One of the world’s leading lead-acid battery manufacturers.
4. Lithium-ion batteries with a liquid electrolyte in an organic solvent (primarily used in electric bicycles and vehicles) and energy storage solutions.
5. 3.5 GWh already in operation, for a potential of 5.5 GWh.
Alternatives for Transportation:

Natural Gas and Electricity
Lead the Way
Faced with climate challenges and changes in technology and usage, transportation is going through a decisive
period of transformation. Total is developing and proposing tangible solutions for light vehicles, trucks, shipping
and air transportation.
TRUCKS: IMPROVING PERFORMANCE

AND PROMOTING NATURAL GAS STEPPING UP THE DEVELOPMENT
OF HYDROGEN
European Union regulations for new trucks call for a 30%
decline in CO2 emissions from 2019 levels by 2030. Hydrogen is a high-potential energy carrier, especially
for heavy-duty vehicles, that can be used to produce
Natural gas vehicle (NGV) fuel, one of the fossil fuels energy and store electricity. Used as a fuel, it generates
with the least emissions, could contribute to achieving zero carbon emissions. Total is a member of the
this objective. There are two types of NGV fuel: compressed Hydrogen Council alongside 12 leading companies
natural gas (CNG), which is suitable for all types of mobility in energy, transportation and industry. Their goal is
from light cars to trucks, and liquefied natural gas (LNG), to unite their forces to put hydrogen at the forefront
which is an attractive solution for long-haul trucking. of the world's future energy mix. At the same time,
we are continuing to deploy hydrogen filling stations
In 2017, Total acquired PitPoint B.V., a provider of new as part of the H2 Mobility Germany joint venture2,
energies for mobility in Europe with leading-edge NGV which aims to install a network of 100 hydrogen stations
fuel technology. Total's worldwide NGV fuel network in Germany by end-2019. Our first hydrogen station
comprises 360 service stations in Asia, Africa and Europe. in France will open in early 2020 in Le Mans.
In the United States, Total is the main shareholder
in Clean Energy, a leading supplier of NGV fuel and
renewable natural gas for the transportation industry
in North America. Lastly, Total has developed an NGV
biofuel offering, with the amount of biofuel blended
SHIPPING: THE POTENTIAL OF LNG
in adjusted to the consumer’s needs.
Another challenge involves improving the fuel efficiency The sulfur content of marine fuels will be capped
of the huge number of diesel vehicles still on the road. at 0.5% in 2020 compared with 3.5% today. In response,
Total is participating in the FALCON collaborative Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions, the affiliate
project’s Optifuel Lab 31, which aims to develop responsible for marketing marine fuel worldwide,
a full-scale demonstrator to achieve a 13% reduction is offering a number of solutions, including LNG.
in fuel consumption. Total has signed several major agreements with shipping
companies. Among them, forefront global shipping
firm CMA CGM has selected Total to supply its first
nine LNG-powered containerships, which are scheduled
1. Optifuel Lab 3 is a laboratory vehicle developed as part of the FALCON
(Flexible & Aerodynamic Truck for Low CONsumption) program led by Renault Trucks for delivery starting in 2020. Total has also formed
with a consortium of partners from a variety of backgrounds, such as Faurecia, a partnership with Brittany Ferries to supply
Michelin and the Ecole Centrale de Lyon engineering school.
2. Launched in 2015 with partners that include Air Liquide, Daimler, Linde,
LNG bunker fuel to the Honfleur, which sails
OMV and Shell. the Ouistreham-Portsmouth route, as from 2019.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES: FAST CHARGING

SOLUTIONS TOTAL ATTENDS THE ELECTRIC
VEHICLES SYMPOSIUM
Although they accounted for just 0.5% of cars and
trucks on the road (2 million vehicles) and 2% of sales In May 2019, Total made its first-ever appearance
at December 31, 2018, electric vehicles (EVs) could at the International Electric Vehicle Symposium,
held in Lyon, France — an international industry
represent nearly a third of all vehicles and half of all
event for electric mobility. We presented our turnkey
sales worldwide by 2040 (based on our estimates)1.
charging solutions, which include power supply,
If that boom is to materialize, however, the number
charging station operation and management,
of charging points will need to increase dramatically. energy storage and optimization of consumption,
In 2018, Total acquired G2mobility, the French leader as well as our range of fluids and lubricants for electric
in smart charging solutions, and went on to create vehicles, at this 32nd symposium.
a business devoted entirely to electric mobility.
Total EV Charge offers charging solutions for every
type of customer, from businesses and consumers
to municipalities, in all kinds of locations (streets, public
parking areas, service stations, office buildings, private AIR TRANSPORTATION: BIOJET FUEL,
homes, and more). A FORWARD-LOOKING SOLUTION
Drawing on our extensive network of service stations, The air transportation industry has set a goal of halving
we plan to install fast charging points (i.e., a 175 kW its net greenhouse gas emissions from the 2005 baseline
charger giving 100 kilometers of range in around ten by 2050. Biojet fuel — also known as biokerosene —
minutes) on major roadways every 150 kilometers. will play a pivotal role in achieving this objective.
Our goal is to install 300 charging stations across Europe Total has already marked several major milestones
by 2022 with a total of more than 1,000 charging points. in this area, notably with the Lab’line for the Future
And by 2023, Amsterdam will have 10,000 charging project in 2016, in which one Air France flight a week
points with a maximum capacity of 17 kW each. between Toulouse and Paris was powered by biojet fuel.
Total has also signed green growth commitments
In early 2019, we introduced a line of fluids especially
with the Ministry of Ecology and Inclusive Transition
designed for electric and hybrid vehicles. These new
and the Ministry of Transportation in France.
products address the specific problems posed by
As part of these commitments, five key players in French
powertrains and transmissions rotating at high speeds and
biojet fuel (Air France, Airbus, Safran, Suez and Total)
help manage heat exchange in the vehicle’s components,
are currently conducting a study to define the optimal
particularly its batteries.
conditions for producing and marketing clean fuels
for air transportation. n
360
The number of NGV fuel stations in Asia,
Africa and Europe.
1,000
Number of fast charging points (175 kW)
at 300 Total service stations by 2022 in Europe.
150,000
Number of Level 2 (22 kW) charging points
in public and private parking facilities by 2025.
Fast charging point for electric vehicles

at a Total service station in France.
1. Total Energy Outlook
Curtailing Emissions
From Our Sites
Consuming less energy at our operated facilities is the first key driver for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
For that reason, we are taking steps to improve energy efficiency at our sites.
Moho Nord in the Republic of the Congo: A Total-operated site designed for zero routine flaring.
Total uses our Group Energy Efficiency Index (GEEI) to energy-intensive have voluntarily taken steps to obtain
evaluate our performance. Since 2010, we have improved ISO 50001 certification.
energy efficiency at our facilities by more than 10%,
We can draw on innovative architectures and equipment
and we are continuing our efforts to maintain that rate
to improve energy efficiency at our sites. For example,
of improvement.
we have installed systems to recover heat from gas
We set a goal of reducing routine flaring at our operated turbines on our offshore production barges, offshore
facilities by 80% between 2010 and 2020 — a target platforms and onshore facilities, thereby eliminating
that we met in 2017. Our current objective is to eliminate the need for heaters or steam generators.
flaring by 2030.
In 2013, we defined formal standards to be implemented PURSUING EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT
at our approximately 40 operated sites that consume ON A MORE SELECTIVE BASIS
more than 50,000 tons of oil equivalent (toe) of primary
energy per year. By end-2018, all the facilities concerned According to the IEA’s Sustainable Development Scenario1,
were in compliance or had initiated the necessary actions. more than one-third of oil and gas demand to 2040
Our goal is to see all of these sites adopt an auditable will need to be met from fields that have not yet
energy management system by the end of 2020, been developed or, in some cases, discovered.
such as the ISO 50001 standard for energy management
(see opposite). In addition, several sites that are less 1. Assuming a natural decline at oil and gas fields of about 3% annually.
These fields could offer better environmental and economic profiles than some
of the fields in operation today. To meet the global population’s energy needs, A NEW TARGET FOR
oil exploration and production will need to continue for several decades, EMISSIONS REDUCTION
with careful attention to the ecological, environmental and social conditions IN ABSOLUTE TERMS
under which fields are developed and brought on stream.
Energy efficiency is a vital tool
We are focusing on production and processing assets with competitive costs for reducing both Scope 1
while respecting the highest safety and environmental standards. (direct greenhouse gas emissions)
and Scope 2 emissions
With that in mind, we apply a long-term carbon price when conducting (indirect emissions resulting
economic evaluations of our investments. That price ranges from USD 30 from purchased energy).
to USD 40 per ton, depending on the oil price scenario, or corresponds to Our goal is to reduce greenhouse
the actual price of carbon if it is higher in a given country. This internal carbon gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2)
price reflects our desire to increase the share of gas in our hydrocarbon at operated oil and gas facilities
production and devote more investment to research into low-carbon to less than 40 million tons
technologies. of CO2e in 2025 from 46 million
tons of CO2e in 2015.
THE RELIABILITY OF OUR FACILITIES
In our quest for energy efficiency, we never compromise safety and reliability.
We make every effort to ensure our facilities can withstand natural disasters.
The IPCC anticipates increasingly significant natural impacts over the coming
decades in several regions of the world. We assess the vulnerability 25%
of our sites to weather and seismic hazards, and take them into account Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from
our operated activities since 2010. We met
when designing industrial facilities. To date, our internal studies have this objective in part by reducing the use
not identified any facilities that cannot withstand the currently known of flaring and improving energy efficiency.
consequences of climate change. n
ISO 50001 STANDARD

Like the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
standards, the ISO 50001 standard
for energy management is based
on continuous improvement. It relies on
Routine flaring (Mcu. m/day) a methodology for using energy more
efficiently, setting incremental targets
8
based on detailed audits and measuring
7 results over time. The standard is
designed for every business sector
6 and for companies of all sizes.
1
0
0
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020 2030
target: target:
80% zero
reduction
Promoting Sustainable
Biofuels
To comply with European Union standards, biofuels must emit across their life cycle less than half the CO2
equivalent of fossil fuel equivalents. Biofuels are made from renewable raw materials or waste materials.
For more than 20 years, we have been a leader in biofuels research, production and distribution,
constantly working to provide more sustainable, high-performance products.
In 2018, Total blended 2.4 million tons of sustainable In 2018, we created a dedicated organization
biofuel into our products in Europe, distributing a total for our supplier vetting process to ensure that the oils
volume of 3.2 million tons worldwide. In late 2018, sourced for the La Mède refinery are sustainable2.
we acquired Zema, a Brazilian distributor that operates In this way, we supplement the European Union’s mandatory
a network of 280 service stations and markets some certification with our own rigorous supplier management
900,000 cubic meters of fuel. Of this, around 30% is process. We select a limited number of responsible
biofuel, including 135,000 cubic meters of pure ethanol. partners so we can work with them to define and monitor
In June 2019, work was completed on transforming improvement plans. These partners are required to join
the La Mède refinery in France into a biorefinery. the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)3 and
The complex can produce 0.5 million tons of hydrotreated agree to help the sector improve its use of sustainable
vegetable oil (HVO). It can also produce biojet fuel (HEFA1) palm oil. In particular, they must sign Total’s Fundamental
for aviation. La Mède will produce high-quality biofuels Principles of Purchasing and appoint a dedicated
that can be used individually or in blended form sustainability audit team.
into traditional fossil fuels.
100% CERTIFIED-SUSTAINABLE OIL

250
The biofuels produced at La Mède since June 2019 The number of jobs maintained
at La Mède through conversion
incorporate a wide array of vegetable oils, including of the refinery.
rapeseed, distiller corn, palm, soybean, sunflower and
carinata, that are certified sustainable per European Union
criteria, as well as residues (such as paper mill waste),
used cooking oil and animal fat. Less than 50%
Biofuels that comply with European Union
standards emit less than half the greenhouse
gases produced by equivalent fossil fuels4.
1. Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids.

2. All of the oils we purchase are certified sustainable in accordance with the E.U. criteria (on carbon footprint, non-deforestation, appropriate land use and respect
for human rights) defined in the Renewable Energy Directive (RED).
3. A voluntary system, recognized as valid by the European Commission in its Decision (EU) 2019/1175 of July 9, 2019.
4. Calculated using a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
TOWARD SECOND-GENERATION BIOFUELS

A USEFUL ROLE
We are actively working to develop second-generation, or advanced,
FOR LA MÈDE
biofuels, which pose a number of challenges in terms of availability,
collection and technology. These fuels will supplement, rather than The La Mède refinery has been
replace, first-generation biofuels in helping to reduce greenhouse chosen as a site for the European
Union’s BIO4A research project,
gas emissions. Today, 97% of the biofuels produced worldwide
which is designed to demonstrate
are first-generation. In the last decade, Total has spent more than
that Europe has the industrial
€500 million on advanced biofuel R&D, examining all possible biomass
capability to produce sustainable
conversion pathways — thermochemical conversion, biotechnology, biofuels for aviation that comply
algae, etc. — both in our own laboratories and through R&D partnerships with the ASTM2 standard.
with manufacturers, start-ups, universities and private laboratories. Launched in May 2018 and
In the BioTfueL project1, for example, thermochemistry is being expected to run until 2022,
used to convert lignocellulosic biomass such as straw, forest waste BIO4A is led by a consortium
and dedicated crops into biofuels that can be used in all types of partners that includes Total’s
of diesel and jet engines. We are likewise exploring biotechnology, Refining & Chemicals business.
studying microalgae over the last ten years, with the goal of producing
oils without the need for arable land. n
1. At our Dunkirk site with our partners: Axens, the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), IFP Energies Nouvelles,
Avril and ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions.
2. ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials.
Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) processing unit at the La Mède biorefinery in France.
Natural Carbon Sinks:

USD 100 Million a Year
to Capture and Store Carbon
Natural carbon sinks are an effective means of capturing carbon dioxide. In June 2019, we created our new
Nature-Based Solutions business unit to fund, develop and manage operations for sequestering carbon
or preventing carbon emissions.
Carbon sinks, which can take multiple forms in the course

of a natural cycle, work by absorption and emission. TOTAL FOUNDATION PLEDGES SUPPORT
The mechanisms at play, including photosynthesis FOR FORESTS
and sedimentation, can be enhanced through practices
The Total Foundation program groups together
for conserving and cultivating natural areas.
the citizenship initiatives conducted by Total’s sites,
These practices maintain and increase the amount
affiliates and corporate foundation. Under the banner
of carbon contained in biomass and living soil. of Forests and Climate, Total Foundation forged three
new partnerships in 2018 to help preserve sensitive
CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS ecosystems in France. In the first, it joined forces
with France’s National Forestry Board (ONF) to protect
In the field, advanced techniques in forestry, farming and the country’s forests against natural hazards. It also
aquatic resource development, coupled with conservation partnered with the coastal conservancy Conservatoire
practices for remarkable natural areas, can preserve du Littoral to find natural solutions for combating
and even augment the effects of natural carbon sinks. the effects of climate change on France’s coastlines.
Those practices include replanting open or degraded And Total Foundation is lending financial support to
areas and protecting environments that already store help the Port-Cros National Park restore fire-ravaged
Mediterranean forests in France using nature-based
significant quantities of carbon, as well as agroforestry,
solutions.
permaculture, regenerative agriculture, silvopasture,
certified forestry and more. All of these solutions
can be tailored to local and regional resources
and weather conditions.
SUSTAINABLE LAND USE
The needs and practices of local residents serve as
USD 100 million the starting point for these types of projects. Campaigns
conducted in harmony with natural regeneration of
Annual budget of Nature-Based Solutions in 2020.
resources will yield social, financial and environmental
benefits for local communities at the same time.
We intend to invest USD 100 million annually in natural
5 million tons of CO 2
per year carbon sinks after 2020. This substantial, patient
investment will help us build these value chains
Target for sustainable CO2 storage capacity in 2030.
and ensure they are maintained on a lasting basis.
Total is aiming for sustainable CO2 storage capacity
of 5 million tons by 2030. n
Preparing for Industrial

Deployment of CCUS
We are pursuing our commitment to commercial development of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS),
an essential plank of our strategy.
While carbon emissions need to be reduced, they are

unlikely to be eliminated entirely. Aside from transportation
2.4 billion tons
Projected volume of CO2 from fossil energies captured
and power generation, several industrial sectors that and stored in 2040 under the International Energy
are key to the economy, such as cement and steel Agency’s Sustainable Development Scenario.
manufacturing, will most likely continue to emit carbon
dioxide through their operations for several decades
to come. By helping to make those industries less
carbon-intensive, CCUS offers a promising opportunity
10%
Share of Total’s R&D budget
in the battle against climate change. It also opens the allocated to CCUS.
door to low-carbon electricity from natural gas and could
thereby help to offset the inherently intermittent nature of
renewable energies. With that in mind, we are allocating
10% of our R&D budget to CCUS technology and helping
to develop the first industrial hubs for commercial CCUS.
CLEAN GAS PROJECT
NORTHERN LIGHTS
Alongside the OGCI Climate Investments fund,
Northern Lights is a large-scale project underway Total is also a partner in the Clean Gas Project located
in Norway, developed in partnership with Equinor and in Tees Valley in northeastern England. That project —
Shell. The first phase involves building a carbon capture, the first of its kind in the United Kingdom, particularly
transportation and storage network able to handle for gas-fired power plants — is set to capture carbon
1.5 million tons of carbon a year. The project includes emissions from an entire industrial region.
options for future expansion that could spur Meanwhile, in May 2019, OGCI Climate Investments
the development of new commercial-scale carbon (of which Total is a founding member) embarked on
capture solutions in Norway and elsewhere in Europe. the largest carbon capture and sequestration project
One of the innovative aspects of Northern Lights is that in the United States. The Wabash Valley Resources
it could become the world’s first storage site to take CCUS project will capture 1.5 million to 1.75 million
delivery of carbon from industry sources in several tons of CO2 annually from a co-located ammonia
countries. We are currently in talks with Norwegian production plant, drastically shrinking its carbon
officials to define the contractual framework for the footprint. This world first has major implications
project, which is likely to take the form of a partnership for fertilizer manufacturers, who account for 2%
between public (mainly governments) and private players. of the world’s carbon emissions1. n
1. Source: Oil and Gas Climate Initiative website, “OGCI Climate Investments, the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative’s investment arm, announces a new investment in carbon capture
and sequestration (CCS) project to create the world’s first ammonia produced with near zero carbon footprint” (https://oilandgasclimateinitiative.com/ogci-climate-investments-
announces-a-new-investment-in-wabash-valley-resources-carbon-capture-and-sequestration-project/).
INTEGRAL TO OUR R&D OBJECTIVES

Total devotes 10% of our R&D budget to CCUS. - Design the future European Dunkirk North Sea cluster,
Several new R&D partnerships have shaped 2019: able to capture, process, transport and store 10 million
tons of CO2 a year. The cluster is expected to be
• In the United States, we joined the National Carbon
operational by 2035.
Capture Center (NCCC). This facility tests carbon capture
technology on a pilot scale (10 tons of CO2 per day) Also in France, Total signed a strategic, five-year R&D
with the goal of reducing carbon emissions from fossil partnership with IFP Énergies Nouvelles (IFPEN) that focuses
fuel-based power plants. Through its evaluation of in particular on CCUS. The objective is to reduce the cost
some 60 technologies, the NCCC has already reduced of infrastructure and improve energy efficiency across
the projected cost of carbon capture by one third. the value chain so that CCUS solutions can be deployed
on a wide scale.
• In France, we launched the 3D Project (for DMXTM
Demonstration in Dunkirk) as part of the European Union’s • In Germany, Total is participating in the E-CO2MET project
Horizon 2020 research and innovation program. at the Leuna refinery with start-up Sunfire, the Fraunhofer
The project has three objectives: Center for Chemical-Biotechnological Process (CBP) and
the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and
- Demonstrate the greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Systems (IMWS). The project’s objective is to demonstrate
of the DMXTM process on a pilot industrial scale by
the industrial-scale feasibility of producing methanol from
capturing 0.5 tons of CO2 per hour at an ArcelorMittal site.
CO2 and hydrogen obtained through high-temperature
- Prepare the rollout of a first industrial unit at the electrolysis using electricity generated by renewable
ArcelorMittal site, which could be operational starting sources.
in 2025. The unit is expected to capture more than
125 tons of CO2 an hour, or more than 1 million tons
of CO2 a year.
Energy Efficiency:
Supporting Our Customers
As They Reduce Their Emissions
As we improve energy efficiency at our sites, we are also introducing a range of services to support
our customers as they shrink their carbon footprint. They include our Total Ecosolutions label, the energy
efficiency solutions available from GreenFlex and the steps we have taken to promote recycled polymers.
TOTAL ECOSOLUTIONS: TRANSPARENCY research institutions and independent experts have all
AND DEMANDING STANDARDS contributed to the award process by helping to oversee
the program since April 2019.
The Total Ecosolutions label marked its tenth anniversary
in 2019. During that time, it has consistently pursued
one objective: offer innovative solutions that deliver better GREENFLEX: CONSULTANTS DESIGNING
environmental performance than the leading products ENERGY EFFICIENCY SOLUTIONS
in the market. Among the criteria used to award
Total Ecosolutions relies on the specialized knowledge
the label is whether a product or service reduces carbon
available at GreenFlex, which Total acquired in 2017.
emissions. Other factors play a role as well, such as
GreenFlex has built extensive know-how in energy
whether the solution uses water and non-renewable
and environmental efficiency and advises more than
resources more efficiently or has a reduced impact on
700 customers throughout Europe. Formerly separate
natural ecosystems. As of end-2018, nearly 100 Total
Total affiliates such as BHC Energy in France and Tenag
products and services bore the Total Ecosolutions label,
in Germany now operate under the GreenFlex banner.
ranging from Excellium fuels and lubricants to SunPower
GreenFlex’s array of strategic and operational consulting
solar panels and selected plastics. Twelve million tons
services ranges from energy audits to solutions for
of carbon emissions have been avoided over the past
improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental
decade thanks to Total Ecosolutions products.
impact. GreenFlex can also develop action plans and
From the outset, one of the strengths of our assist customers in carrying them out. The affiliate draws
Total Ecosolutions label has been its transparency. on digital technology designed to make optimal use
That extends to the process we use to evaluate products, of customer data.
which complies with the ISO 14021 standard governing
self-declared environmental claims and declarations.
The award process is transparent as well: in addition
to certifying new solutions, we can withdraw the label
from products that no longer offer the best performance 75,000 tons per year
in the market. As a result, the array of products Volume of PLA (a biopolymer) produced by Total.
and services bearing the label may change over time.

We constantly reevaluate the label to ensure it remains
relevant.
97
To keep in step with expectations among our customers Number of products bearing
the Total Ecosolutions label.
and civil society, Total Ecosolutions enlists the help
of outside stakeholders. Researchers from academia,
In 2019, GreenFlex introduced a new integrated range

of services called Total Carbon Neutral Solutions (TCNS)
that customers can use to:
• Define a low-carbon trajectory by identifying
their objectives, timetable and feasible solutions.
• Measure, analyze and manage their emissions
in order to make the right decisions.
• Reduce their emissions to the bare minimum
(i.e., only those cannot be eliminated).
• Offset those residual emissions using carbon capture
projects, such as those devised by Total’s Nature-Based
Solutions (NBS) business unit.
HUTCHINSON: LIGHTER-WEIGHT VEHICLES,

LOWER EMISSIONS
Hutchinson’s active damper systems make cylinder deactivation
possible in certain car models, thereby helping to reduce
Total’s extensive experience in producing and marketing their CO2 emissions.
high-performance plastics is also a springboard to
smaller carbon footprints for our customers. In particular,
we’re developing the transportation solutions of the future,
not just for cars, but for air travel and rail as well.
By using lighter-weight plastic, we can reduce fuel Moreover, thanks to its expertise in fields such as vehicle
consumption and, by extension, carbon emissions from weight reduction and the heat balance of engines,
an array of transportation options. Hutchinson, a wholly Hutchinson is making a major contribution to vehicle
owned Total affiliate, specializes in elastomer processing. electrification for both passenger cars and commercial
Its spare parts, used by several major automakers, vehicles. The company draws on its R&D network
plus its products designed for the Airbus A330 are to ensure continuous innovation, operating a research
helping to usher in a sustainable future for transportation. center and 25 techcenters and partnering with universities
around the world.
POLYMERS: RECYCLING AND BIOPLASTIC
Plastics recycling likewise offers opportunities for

EXPANDING THE USE OF RECYCLED Total’s future, as our acquisition of Synova indicates
POLYPROPYLENE (see sidebar). Our Circular Compounds® polypropylene
and polyethylene grades of plastic contain at least
In 2019, we acquired Synova, France’s leading producer
50% recycled materials and offer the same properties
of recycled polypropylene for the automobile industry.
as virgin polymers. We have also joined forces with Citeo,
The company uses industrial waste to produce
20,000 tons of polypropylene that meets the highest
Saint-Gobain and Syndifrais to establish a polystyrene
quality standards of automakers and original equipment recycling channel in France by 2020. We will be testing
manufacturers. By combining Synova’s expertise the feasibility of large-scale production at our industrial
with our own know-how in polymers, this acquisition sites in Carling, France, and Feluy, Belgium.
is expanding the possibilities for recycled polypropylene.
Plastic can also be made from natural elements,
Offering performance equivalent to that of virgin
as biomass can be converted into biobased polymers.
polymers, the recycled variety will be used to
manufacture lighter-weight vehicles that generate As part of a joint venture with Corbion that started up
fewer carbon emissions. in December 2018, we have opened a new facility
in Thailand that can produce 75,000 tons of polylactic
acid (PLA) per year. Made from sugar cane, PLA is
a recyclable, biodegradable biopolymer suitable for
various types of packaging. n
An Indicator That Monitors

Customer Demand
for a Smaller Carbon Footprint
Emissions at sites related to our operations (Scope 1 and 2 emissions) are within our control, and as a result
we can take the necessary steps to reduce them. But emissions related to the use of our products by Total
customers (Scope 3 emissions) depend primarily on the choices they make. We closely monitor customer
demand and consumption habits as part of our desire to help customers generate fewer carbon emissions
across the life cycle of the products they use.
To this end, we have developed a carbon intensity indicator that evaluates the average greenhouse gas
emissions for the energy products used by our customers. It lets us track customer demand for lower-carbon
products and keep tabs on the pace of the energy transition.
Our strategy is leading us into fast-growing low-carbon We calculate the indicator as the quotient of two values:
markets. As a result, we can offer our customers
• For the numerator:
an increasingly decarbonized energy mix including
- Emissions related to producing and processing
natural gas, renewable power, solar panels, batteries,
the energy products used by our customers,
electric vehicle charging and more. These new products
calculated on the basis of Total’s average emission rates.
generate fewer greenhouse gas emissions during use.
- Emissions related to our customers’ use of those
If our customers change their habits in tandem with
energy products, calculated by applying stoichiometric
the changes in our offering, we will together contribute
emissions factors per product to obtain a quantity of
to achieving the targets set out in the Paris Agreement.
emissions. Non-energy products (asphalt and bitumen,
lubricants, plastics, etc.) are not accounted for.
ANALYZING EACH PRODUCT’S LIFE CYCLE - Negative emissions stored using CCUS and in natural
carbon sinks.
Our carbon intensity indicator can be used to identify
the overall emissions associated with an energy product • For the denominator: The quantity of energy sold.
used by Total customers. It represents the average Average load factor and efficiency are used to obtain
of our products’ greenhouse gas emissions per unit equivalents for electricity generated from fossil fuels
of energy across their entire life cycle, from the time and other sources.
they are produced to their end use.
In accordance with IPIECA1 recommendations,
when the nature of a value chain within an integrated
company requires trade-offs, the maximum flows from
that value chain are used for calculation purposes.
1. The global oil and gas industry association for environmental and social issues.
MAKING THE MOVE TO LOWER-CARBON a lower carbon intensity (natural gas and electricity) now
ENERGY PRODUCTS makes up more of our sales, we can offer a lower-carbon
energy mix. Through our acquisitions of Direct Energie
Total’s ambition is to reduce that carbon intensity by 15% and Engie’s LNG business in 2018, gas and electricity
between 2015 — the year of the Paris Agreement — have come to represent a substantially larger proportion
and 2030. In the longer term, beyond 2030, our ambition of our sales mix, and our SunPower affiliate (solar panels)
is to maintain or even accelerate this rate of reduction, is accounting for a rising share of Total’s sales as well.
depending on developments in technology and public Alongside this change in our product portfolio, improved
incentive policies. That would add up to a total decrease energy efficiency at our oil and gas facilities is yielding
of 25 to 40% by 2040. further reductions in the carbon intensity of the products
The carbon intensity of the products used by Total our customers use. n
customers has already fallen from 75 to 71 grams of CO2e
per kBtu since 2015 — a 5% decrease. Since energy with
Carbon intensity of the energy products sold to our customers

Base 100 in 2015 (75 gCO2e/kBtu)
Ambition
Achieved Down 15%
2015-30
100
95
85
75
60
50
2015 2018 2030 2040
Possible sales mix in 2040 depending on consumer behavior

Natural gas: 45 to 55%
Oil (including biofuels): 30 to 40%
Low-carbon electricity: 15 to 20%
This indicator’s decline will depend on changes in consumption patterns and public policies deployed to help
consumers transition. As a result of these changes, Total’s sales mix in 2040 could shift as follows: gas (45 to 55%),
petroleum products (30 to 40%, including biofuels) and low-carbon electricity (15 to 20%).
Total
and Industry
Associations
Total is a member of many industry associations, and we have published a list
of our affiliations since 2016. We typically cooperate with these organizations
on technical or scientific matters, but some of these groups also take public
stances on climate issues. In 2019, we decided to review how their positions
aligned with our own.
Reviewing to Work
Better Together
Total is a member of many industry associations, and we have published a list of our affiliations since 2016.
We typically cooperate with those organizations on technical matters, but some of those groups take public
stances on other issues, such as the climate. We verify that those organizations hold positions aligned with
our own, and in 2019 we decided to review each organization’s stance on climate issues. One association holds
views that diverge markedly from our own; therefore, we have chosen not to renew our membership in 2020.
TOTAL AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS A REVIEW OF OUR INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS
Total joins national and international business and industry In 2019, we examined the most significant industry
associations when we believe that collective action associations to which Total belongs to review their stance
will be more effective than isolated steps. Through those on climate issues.
organizations, we can help to define technical standards,
For those with a stated public position, we examined
for example, and also make our voice heard with
whether it was aligned with our own, based on six criteria:
regard to government regulations or policies related
to our business. 1. T
he scientific position: Total considers the link
between human activity and climate change is
In most cases, an organization’s leadership will move
an established fact.
to adopt positions that reflect a consensus view among
its members, and accordingly may not reflect the views 2. T
he Paris Agreement: Total recognizes that the Paris
of every member. Total’s representatives make it their Agreement is a major advance in the fight against
priority to support, defend and promote our position climate change and supports the initiatives
within those organizations. If there is disagreement, of the implementing States to fulfill its aims.
our representatives reaffirm Total’s stance and advocate
3. Carbon pricing: Total believes that it is necessary
changes in the organization’s position. They may even
to implement carbon pricing to encourage energy
propose that Total withdraw if the organization’s position
efficiency, support low-carbon technology and develop
does not change.
carbon sinks, all critical to achieve carbon neutrality.
We believe this pragmatic approach is the best way
4. The role of natural gas: Total considers that natural
to ensure that our participation in industry organizations
gas is a key component in the energy transition,
furthers our own stated positions.
specifically as an alternative to coal. The Group
Acknowledging and responding to climate change supports policies to reduce methane emissions
is a major topic on the current agenda for public authorities, from natural gas production and consumption and,
consumers and businesses. Industry organizations in particular, campaigns to reduce the use of flaring
have an important role to play in any discussion (such as the World Bank’s Zero Routine Flaring
of how the goals in the Paris Agreement can be met. by 2030 Initiative).
For example, through our membership in associations
5. Development of renewable energies: Total supports
calling for carbon pricing mechanisms, we have helped
policies, initiatives and technologies to promote growth
to spur wider recognition of the value those solutions
in renewable energies. The Group also supports
can offer.
the development of sustainable biofuels.
6. Development of Carbon Capture, Utilization

and Storage (CCUS): Total supports the development TOTAL’S LOBBYING ETHICS CHARTER
of CCUS, which is critical to achieve carbon neutrality
With operations in more than 130 countries and
by the second half of the century, the aim of the Paris
a workforce of more than 100,000 employees,
Agreement.
Total is a major economic force worldwide.
For each criterion, public positions opposed to our own Governments and civil society understandably
were considered to be “Not Aligned” and ambiguous have strong expectations about the world’s
positions were considered to be “Partially Aligned.” climate. Our lobbying activities are rooted
in the values defined in our Code of Conduct.
Concerning the first two criteria (scientific position
Since 2016, those activities have also been
and support for the Paris Agreement), the absence
governed by our Lobbying Ethics Charter.
of a public position was interpreted as partial alignment. Among other things, the charter requires
For the other criteria, the absence of a position was not that our website include a list of the industry
taken into account in this review. associations to which Total belongs. It also
ensures that our publicly stated positions
Once we had completed our analysis, we assigned
are consistent with those conveyed through
each association to one of three categories, based
our lobbying conducted directly or indirectly
on its alignment with Total’s positions: “Not Aligned”
through professional organizations or
(at least one criterion with a “Not Aligned” position), associations. In cases where those positions
“Partially Aligned” (one or more criteria with “Partially diverge, the charter stipulates that
Aligned” positions), or “Aligned” (for all of the criteria Total’s position shall take precedence.
addressed by the association, the stated positions
were in line with Total’s).
Out of all the associations we examined, 30 were considered
high-priority. Those associations were selected on
the basis of their impact and reputation and the attention
they receive from investors and NGOs. The vast majority
(26 out of 30) were deemed “Aligned.” Three were found
to be “Partially Aligned” (American Chemistry Council,
American Petroleum Institute and Canadian Association
of Petroleum Producers), and one was found to be “Not
26/30
Number of associations whose climate
Aligned” (American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers). commitment was deemed “Aligned”
with that of Total (out of the 30 high-priority
Regarding the latter, we have opted not to renew associations reviewed in 2019).
our membership for 2020.
As for the three “Partially Aligned” associations, we have
chosen to advocate internally for changes in their positions, 1
especially the API’s support for the rollback of U.S. Association in which Total will not renew
its membership for 2020 because of a diverging
regulations on methane emissions. We will reevaluate commitment to the climate (American Fuel
each association’s position in the future. n & Petrochemical Manufacturers).
RESULTS OF OUR REVIEW OF EACH ASSOCIATION’S POSITION ON THE CLIMATE
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Not Aligned

Our analysis reveals divergent positions with AFPM
on the following criteria:
- The Paris Agreement (partially aligned).
- Carbon pricing (not aligned).
- Developing renewable energies (partially aligned).
Total will not be renewing its membership for 2020.
American Chemistry Council (ACC) Partially Aligned

American Petroleum Institute (API) Our analysis indicates that these associations
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) are partially aligned with Total on one or more
of the following criteria:
- The Paris Agreement (API, CAPP).
- Carbon pricing (API, CAPP).
- Developing renewable energies (API, ACC).
- The role of natural gas (API). In particular, API’s recent
support for the rollback of U.S. regulations on methane
emissions raises questions for Total.
Our policy with these associations is as follows:
- Express the points on which we disagree.
- Maintain our commitment to promoting our position.
- Reevaluate our alignment in the future and reassess
our membership if necessary.
Association Française des Entreprises Privées Aligned

(AFEP, French Association of Private Enterprises) Our analysis indicates that these associations are
Association Française du Gaz (AFG, French Gas Association) aligned with Total on the criteria selected for this review.
Assomineraria (Italian Petroleum and Mining Industry We will maintain our membership in these associations
Association) in order to promote our positions on the climate
Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration and other issues.
Association (APPEA)
Belgian Petroleum Federation (BPF)
BusinessEurope
European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC)
Danish Shipping (DS)/Essenscia/Eurogas
European Round Table of Industrialists (ERT)
France Chimie/FuelsEurope
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP)
International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)
IPIECA/MEDEF/Mineralölwirtschaftsverband (MWV)
Norsk Olje og Gass (NOROG)
Oil & Gas Denmark (OGD)/Oil & Gas UK (OGUK)
UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA)
Union Française de l'Électricité (UFE, French Electricity
Association)
Union Française des industries du Pétrole (UFIP,
French Oil Industry Association)
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
(WBCSD)
Our
Figures
As part of our continuous improvement process, we report and are accountable
for our results. We rely on best reporting practices that make it easier
for stakeholders to assess our performance.
Reporting Framework
Key
CR = Total Climate Report 2019
CDP = Total’s 2019 response to the CDP Climate Change questionnaire (available at total.com)
RD = Total’s 2018 Registration Document
Recommendations of the Task Force Location of This Information

Topic
on Climate-related Financial Disclosures in Total’s Reports
2018 RD – 5.6.1
a) Describe the board’s oversight
GOVERNANCE CR – p. 10
of climate-related risks and opportunities.
CDP – C1.1
Disclose the organization’s
governance around climate-related b) Describe management’s role in assessing 2018 RD – 5.6.1
risks and opportunities. and managing climate-related risks CR – p. 5-9
and opportunities. CDP – C1.2
a) Describe the climate-related risks and

2018 RD – 5.6.2
opportunities the organization has identified
CDP – C2
over the short, medium, and long term.
STRATEGY
b) Describe the impact of climate-related
Disclose the actual and potential risks and opportunities on the 2018 RD – 5.6.2
impacts of climate-related organization’s businesses, strategy, CDP – C2.5, 2.6
risks and opportunities on the and financial planning.
organization’s businesses, strategy,
and financial planning where
c) Describe the resilience of the
such information is material.
organization’s strategy, taking into
2018 RD – 5.6.2
consideration different climate-related
CR – p. 38-39
scenarios, including a 2°C or lower
scenario.
Recommendations of the Task Force Location of This Information

Topic
on Climate-related Financial Disclosures in Total’s Reports
a) Describe the organization’s processes for

2018 RD – 5.6.3
identifying and assessing climate-related
CDP – C2.2
risks.
RISK MANAGEMENT
b) Describe the organization’s processes 2018 RD – 5.6.3
Disclose how the organization for managing climate-related risks. CDP – C2.2d
identifies, assesses, and manages
climate-related risks.
c) Describe how processes for identifying,
assessing, and managing climate-related 2018 RD – 5.6.3
risks are integrated into the organization’s CDP – C3.1
overall risk management.
a) Disclose the metrics used by the

2018 RD – 5.6.4
organization to assess climate-related
CR – p. 56
risks and opportunities in line with its
CDP – C6, C10
strategy and risk management process.
METRICS AND TARGETS
Disclose the metrics and targets b) Disclose Scope 1, Scope 2, and, 2018 RD – 5.6.4
used to assess and manage if appropriate, Scope 3 greenhouse gas CR – p. 56
relevant climate-related risks (GHG) emissions, and the related risks. CDP – C6, C10
and opportunities where
such information is material.
c) Describe the targets used by the
2018 RD – 5.6.4
organization to manage climate-related
CR – p. 30-32, 38-39, 47-48
risks and opportunities and performance
CDP – C4.1, C4.2
against targets.
Indicators
2010 2015 2016 2017 2018
SCOPE 1
MtCO2e 52 42 41 38 40
Absolute direct greenhouse gas emissions (operated scope)
BREAKDOWN BY SEGMENT
Exploration & Production (E1–C3)1 MtCO2e 26 19 19 17 18
Gas, Renewables & Power (E1–C3) MtCO2e - - 0 0 2
Refining & Chemicals (E1-C3) MtCO2e 25 22 22 21 21
Marketing & Services (E1-C3) MtCO2e <1 <1 <1 <1 <1
BREAKDOWN BY REGION
Europe (E1-C3) MtCO2e 26 22 21 20 24
Africa (E1-C3) MtCO2e 16 12 12 10 11
Americas (E1-C3) MtCO2e 4 4 4 4 4
CIS and Asia (E1-C3) MtCO2e 4 3 3 3 <1
Middle East (E1-C3) MtCO2e 2 1 1 1 1
BREAKDOWN BY TYPE OF GREENHOUSE GAS (EXCLUDING HFCs)
CO2 (E1-C1) MtCO2e 48 39 38 35 38
Methane – CH4 (E1-C1) MtCO2e 3 2 2 2 2
N2O (E1-C1) MtCO2e 1 <1 <1 <1 <1
SCOPE 1
MtCO2e 59 50 51 50 54
Direct greenhouse gas emissions based on equity share
SCOPE 2
MtCO2e 5 4 4 4 4
Indirect emissions (E1-S1)
Greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) from operated oil
MtCO2e 57 46 45 41 42
and gas facilities
SCOPE 3 2
Other indirect emissions – Use by customers of products sold MtCO2e 440 410 420 400 400
for end use (E1-S2)
Net primary energy consumption (operated scope) (E2-C1) TWh 157 153 150 142 1433
Base 100
Group Energy Efficiency Indicator 100 90.8 91.0 85.7 88.4
in 2010
Total daily volume of flaring (operated scope) (E4-C1)
Mcu.m/d 14.5 7.2 7.1 5.4 6.5
(includes routine, start-up, operational and safety flaring)
Of which routine flaring Mcu.m/d 7.5 2.34 1.75 1.0 1.1
g CO2e/
Carbon intensity of energy products used by Total customers - 756 74 73 71
kBtu
1. The references provided in parentheses refer to the 2015 edition of the Oil and Gas Industry Guidance on Voluntary Sustainability Reporting published by IPIECA, API and IOGP.
E(x) refers to an environmental indicator. C(x) refers to a common reporting element. S(x) refers to a supplemental reporting element.
2. We comply with the petroleum industry value chain methodologies published by IPIECA, which are consistent with those in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. In this document,
only Category 11 of Scope 3 (Use of sold products), which is the most material, is reported. Emissions for this category are calculated based on sales of finished products
for subsequent end use, i.e., combustion of the products to obtain energy. A stoichiometric emissions factor (oxidation of molecules into carbon dioxide) is applied to those sales
to obtain a volume of emissions.
3. Excluding primary energy consumption by Direct Énergie’s gas-fired power plants.
4. Volumes estimated based on historical data.
5. Volume estimated at end-2016 based on the new definition of routine flaring published in June 2016 by the Global Gas Flaring Reduction Partnership.
6. Indicator calculated in 2018 using 2015 as the baseline year.
Glossary
Units of Measurement Acronyms
b barrel CAD Canadian dollar
B or G billion CCUS Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
boe barrel of oil equivalent CSR Corporate Social Responsibility
Btu British thermal unit FSRU Floating Storage and Regasification Unit
CO2e CO2 equivalent GHG Greenhouse gas
eq equivalent IEA International Energy Agency
Gt billion tons IPCC
Intergovernmental Panel
GW gigawatt on Climate Change
k thousand LNG Liquefied Natural Gas
M million NGV Fuel Natural Gas Vehicle Fuel
Mboe/d million barrels of oil equivalent per day OECD Organisation for Economic
Co-operation and Development
Mcu.m million cubic meters
OGCI Oil and Gas Climate Initiative
MMSCFD million standard cubic feet per day
R&D Research and Development
MWh megawatt-hour
TEO Total Energy Outlook
t metric ton
USD United States dollar
toe ton of oil equivalent
TWh terawatt-hour
Definitions
Greenhouse gases: The six gases named in the Operated scope: Reporting on environmental or climate
Kyoto Protocol: carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), change-related indicators covers all the activities, sites
nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and industrial assets in which Total S.A., or one of the
perfluorocarbons (PFCs) and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), companies it controls, is the operator, i.e. either operates
with their respective Global Warming Potential (GWP), or contractually manages the operations (“operated
as described in the 2007 IPCC report. domain”).
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): A standardized method Routine flaring: Flaring during normal production
for assessing and quantifying the environmental impact operations in the absence of sufficient facilities or
of a product or service. A life cycle analysis is used to adequate geological conditions permitting the reinjection,
identify and quantify the physical flows of matter and onsite utilization or commercialization of produced gas
energy associated with human activity at every stage of (as defined by the working group Global Gas Flaring
the product’s life, evaluating the potential impact of those Reduction program as part of the World Bank’s Zero
flows and interpreting the results. In particular, it can be Routine Flaring Initiative). Routine flaring does not include
used to compare two products for an identical service. safety flaring.
Non-routine flaring: Flaring other than routine flaring Safety flaring: Flaring to ensure safe performance
or safety flaring associated with oil production and of operations conducted at the production sites
occurring primarily during occasional or intermittent (emergency shutdown, safety-related operations, etc.).
events.
Operated oil and gas facilities: Facilities operated in
Total’s Exploration & Production, Refining & Chemicals
and Marketing & Services segments.
More
Total offers a sustainability reporting and information process outlining our corporate social
responsibility. In addition to the Registration Document, all reporting information on this topic
is now available on our Sustainable Performance website. All of our publications and the latest
news and reports can still be found on our corporate website, total.com.
Registration Document
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INTEGRATING CLIMATE INTO OUR STRATEGY • 1

Foreword by Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Total 05

SHAPING TOMORROW’S ENERGY 11

TOTAL AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 49

The world’s No. 2

Total has acquired a 25% stake in Clean Energy, a U.S.

FOUR CLIMATE-ORIENTED STRATEGIC FOCUSES

NATURAL GAS LOW-CARBON ELECTRICITY

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS CARBON NEUTRALITY

Cameron LNG liquefaction terminal, Louisiana, U.S.A.

Development studies on a major upcoming project

These initiatives are paying off and have allowed us

What are the key points looking

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Related to Human Activity

and nitrous oxide

1967 1977 1987 1997 2007 2017

*Land use, land-use change, and forestry.

1. UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2018 (November 2018), p. 6: https://wedocs.unep.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.11822/26879/EGR2018_ESEN.pdf?sequence=10

AN ENERGY MIX THAT IS UP TO THE TASK

Under the IEA’s Sustainable Development Scenario (SDS)

Global Primary Energy Demand

Source: IEA WEO 2018; Total Energy Outlook.

HELLE KRISTOFFERSEN, TOTAL JOHN M. REILLY, MIT

objectives in the Paris Agreement,

developing new applications authorities or politicians. Total’s

OGCI: Oil and Gas Producers

Meeting of OGCI CEOs in September 2019.

FOSTERING THE EMERGENCE

EXPANDING THE INDUSTRY’S LEVERAGE 13

SHARING UNIFORM REPORTING ON EMISSIONS

The OGCI has adopted a common methodology

Who are they? Founded in 2017 in the United States,

The Energy Transition:

• Sustainable lifestyle • Energy efficiency

On the Front Lines

THE EU-ETS: EFFECTIVE REFORMS

20% SETTING AN ACCEPTABLE PRICE

2008 2015 2016 2017

Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) When we go to governments with

NATURAL GAS LOW-CARBON ELECTRICITY

Expand our presence across Expand our operations

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS CARBON NEUTRALITY

Avoid expensive oil, reduce Develop businesses that will help

SUSTAINED INVESTMENT UPSTREAM

In 2018, natural gas accounted for 50% of our hydrocarbon

Yamal LNG plant in Russia.

Those plants, which already provide 1.6 GW of capacity,

We also continue to invest downstream in the gas value

Controlling Methane Emissions

Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas. According to AN INDUSTRY-WIDE DRIVE

Since 2017, through our contributions to the OGCI Climate Investments

Total’s 2018 Scope 1 GHG Emissions

EMISSIONS SOURCES — UPSTREAM

METHANE EMISSIONS INTENSITY — UPSTREAM

1.5 1.4% A comparison of Total’s methane emissions

Saft battery plant and wind farm in the Faroe Islands.

TOTAL AND RENEWABLE ENERGIES

2011 2016 2017 2018

1. Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids.

6. Development of Carbon Capture, Utilization

a) Describe the climate-related risks and

a) Describe the organization’s processes for

a) Disclose the metrics used by the