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Birchcliff Energy

Birchcliff Energy Ltd., commonly referred to as Birchcliff, is a prominent Canadian oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 2004, Birchcliff has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, primarily focusing on the development of natural gas and natural gas liquids in the Peace River Arch region of Alberta. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to resource extraction, utilising advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. Birchcliff's core offerings include the exploration, production, and marketing of hydrocarbons, with a strong emphasis on environmentally responsible practices. With a solid market position, Birchcliff Energy has achieved significant milestones, including substantial production growth and strategic acquisitions, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the Canadian energy landscape.

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16

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

16

Industry Benchmark

Birchcliff Energy's score of 16 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Birchcliff Energy's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Birchcliff Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 348,407,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources, which include direct emissions from their operations, and approximately 34,416,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 sources, representing indirect emissions from purchased electricity. Over the years, Birchcliff has shown a trend of increasing emissions, with Scope 1 emissions rising from about 281,589,000 kg CO2e in 2017 to 348,407,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, indicating a lack of formalised strategies to mitigate their carbon footprint. This absence of defined reduction goals may reflect broader industry challenges in addressing climate change impacts. Birchcliff Energy's emissions data highlights the need for enhanced transparency and commitment to sustainability practices within the energy sector.

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Scope 2
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Birchcliff Energy's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Birchcliff Energy is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Birchcliff Energy 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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