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Canadian Natural Resources

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL), headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, is a leading independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company. Founded in 1973, CNRL has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Western Canada, the North Sea, and offshore Africa. Specialising in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, CNRL is recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovative technologies. The company’s diverse portfolio includes heavy oil, light crude oil, and natural gas, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a robust market position, CNRL has achieved significant milestones, including consistent production growth and a strong focus on environmental stewardship, making it a notable player in the energy sector.

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41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Canadian Natural Resources's score of 41 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Canadian Natural Resources's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Canadian Natural Resources (CNR) reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 22,467,297,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 3,092,646,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, using 2020 as the baseline year. This target reflects CNR's long-term strategy to mitigate its environmental impact and align with industry standards for climate action. In 2021, CNR's emissions were approximately 22,269,785,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 3,256,767,840 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a slight increase in emissions in 2022. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for the recent years, which typically includes emissions from the use of sold products and other indirect sources. CNR's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint is part of a broader industry trend towards sustainability and responsible resource management, reflecting the growing importance of climate action in the energy sector.

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Scope 1
21,030,000,000
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Scope 2
2,690,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Canadian Natural Resources's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low 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. This request for Canadian Natural Resources is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Canadian Natural Resources is participating in some 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.

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

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