Cenovus Energy
Cenovus Energy Inc., a prominent player in the Canadian oil and gas sector, is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 2009, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the exploration, production, and refining of oil and natural gas, with significant operations in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Cenovus is particularly known for its innovative approaches to oil sands development and its commitment to sustainable practices. The company’s core offerings include crude oil, natural gas, and refined products, distinguished by their focus on efficiency and environmental stewardship. Cenovus has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in carbon capture technology, positioning itself as a forward-thinking entity in the energy landscape. With a strong market presence and a dedication to responsible resource management, Cenovus Energy continues to shape the future of the energy industry in Canada and beyond.
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Cenovus Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Cenovus Energy reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 18,200,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes 16,300,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 1,800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to approximately 208,600,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products, alongside other categories such as processing of sold products (9,800,000,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (9,800,000,000 kg CO2e). In 2021, Cenovus reported similar emissions, with total Scope 1 emissions at approximately 17,600,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 1,800,000,000 kg CO2e, leading to a combined total of approximately 19,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 195,800,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products. Cenovus Energy has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the figures are independently reported. Cenovus continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, but specific commitments or targets for emissions reductions have not been detailed in the available data.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,657,427,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Cenovus Energy is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
