Malaysian state energy giant Petronas on Thursday set a target of "net zero" carbon emissions by 2050, the latest major oil company to step up efforts to combat climate change.

The firm, a significant contributor to Malaysian government revenues, said it would aim to slash emissions by steps such as improving the energy efficiency of its operations and focusing more on renewables.

The energy industry has long been criticised for inaction on climate change but several companies have responded to the growing pressure in recent times.

Petronas -- Malaysia's only Fortune 500 company -- has set a target that is in line with commitments by British energy company BP and Anglo-Dutch giant Royal Dutch Shell.

Governments have also been pledging to slash emissions. Japan last month set a 2050 deadline to become carbon neutral, putting it on the same timeline as Europe and Britain and a decade ahead of China, which recently set a 2060 goal.

Like other energy companies, Petronas has been hit hard by the collapse in oil prices and demand during the coronavirus pandemic.

It reported a loss of 21 billion ringgit ($5 billion) in the April-June period.

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