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Salt and Mineral Mining
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Canadian Natural Resources

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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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Canadian Natural Resources's score of 39 is higher than 66% 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 (CNR) reported significant emissions data, with a Scope 1 intensity figure of approximately 49.9 tonnes CO2e per unit of revenue. Additionally, the company disclosed a Scope 3 emissions figure of about 131,000 tonnes CO2e related to the use of sold products. However, specific total emissions figures for Scope 1 and Scope 2 were not provided for this year. For the previous year, 2022, CNR's emissions included approximately 22,467,297,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 3,092,646,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company also reported Scope 3 emissions of approximately 124,113,645,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial carbon footprint across its operations. CNR has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG 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 commitments, CNR acknowledges the Canadian government's goal to reduce GHG emissions by 40-45% from 2005 levels by 2030. Overall, Canadian Natural Resources is actively working towards reducing its carbon emissions while adhering to industry standards and governmental regulations.

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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

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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
Reduction Actions

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