Baytex Energy
Baytex Energy Corp., commonly referred to as Baytex, is a prominent Canadian oil and gas company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1993, Baytex has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, primarily focusing on the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas. The company operates mainly in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and the Eagle Ford formation in Texas, showcasing its diverse operational footprint. Baytex is recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and efficient resource management, offering a range of high-quality crude oil and natural gas products. With a strong emphasis on innovation and operational excellence, Baytex has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position. As a result, the company continues to be a notable entity in the North American energy landscape, dedicated to delivering value to its stakeholders while prioritising environmental stewardship.
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Baytex Energy's score of 8 is lower than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Baytex Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Baytex Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,091,030,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,001,008,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 90,022,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company's GHG emissions intensity for this year was about 0.046 kg CO2e per barrel of oil equivalent (boe). For 2023, Baytex Energy maintained a GHG emissions intensity of approximately 43,000 kg CO2e per boe, consistent with its previous reporting. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor has it set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Baytex Energy's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all reported figures are derived directly from its own disclosures. The company continues to focus on transparency in its climate commitments, although specific reduction initiatives or targets have not been outlined in the available data.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 179,080,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Baytex 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.
