Athabasca Oil
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.
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Athabasca Oil's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Athabasca Oil reported total carbon emissions of approximately 943,494,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 877,205,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 66,289,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a slight increase in emissions compared to previous years, with 2022 emissions recorded at approximately 920,812,000 kg CO2e, including about 852,812,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 68,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Over the years, Athabasca Oil's emissions have fluctuated significantly. For instance, in 2015, the company emitted about 270,550,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1: 248,017,000 kg CO2e; Scope 2: 23,553,000 kg CO2e), while emissions peaked in 2017 at approximately 995,074,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1: 920,874,000 kg CO2e; Scope 2: 75,120,000 kg CO2e). Despite these figures, Athabasca Oil has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within the mineral fuels and oils sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, particularly regarding greenhouse gas emissions. As the industry evolves, Athabasca Oil's future climate commitments and strategies will be crucial in addressing its carbon footprint and aligning with global climate goals.
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Get Started| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Athabasca Oil is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
