Athabasca Oil Corporation, commonly referred to as Athabasca Oil, is a prominent player in the Canadian oil and gas industry, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 2006, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the development of oil sands and conventional oil resources, primarily operating in the Athabasca region of Alberta. Athabasca Oil focuses on the exploration, production, and development of heavy oil and bitumen, with a commitment to sustainable practices and innovative extraction technologies. Its core products include high-quality crude oil and bitumen, which are distinguished by their low environmental impact and efficient production methods. With a strong market position, Athabasca Oil has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and successful project completions, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking entity in the energy sector.
How does Athabasca Oil's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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In 2023, Athabasca Oil Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 877,205,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 66,289,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of approximately 943,494,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight increase from 2022, where emissions were approximately 852,812,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 68,100,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 920,912,000 kg CO2e. Athabasca Oil has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a lack of formalised strategies for emissions reduction at this time. The reported emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all figures are sourced directly from Athabasca Oil Corporation's disclosures. The company operates within the mineral fuels and oils sector, which is known for its significant greenhouse gas emissions.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 248,017,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 23,553,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Athabasca Oil has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
