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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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39

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Canadian Natural Resources's score of 39 is higher than 91% 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 2023, Canadian Natural Resources (CNRL) did not disclose specific carbon emissions data, including Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions. However, in 2022, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 27,769,700 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 3,092,646 kg CO2e in Canada. Globally, CNRL's Scope 1 emissions were around 23,243,129 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions also reported at approximately 3,092,646 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products reached about 124,113,645,000 kg CO2e. CNRL has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, using a 2020 baseline. This target reflects the company's long-term strategy to mitigate its environmental impact. Additionally, in alignment with national goals, Canada has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40-45% from 2005 levels by 2030, which CNRL is also expected to contribute towards. Overall, while specific emissions data for 2023 is lacking, CNRL's commitment to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions demonstrates its proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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

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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
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