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Cenovus Energy

Cenovus Energy Inc., a prominent player in the Canadian oil and gas sector, is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 2009, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the exploration, production, and refining of oil and natural gas, with significant operations in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Cenovus is particularly known for its innovative approaches to oil sands development and its commitment to sustainable practices. The company’s core offerings include crude oil, natural gas, and refined products, distinguished by their focus on efficiency and environmental stewardship. Cenovus has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in carbon capture technology, positioning itself as a forward-thinking entity in the energy landscape. With a strong market presence and a dedication to responsible resource management, Cenovus Energy continues to shape the future of the energy industry in Canada and beyond.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Cenovus Energy's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

9

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Gas/Diesel Oil 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Cenovus Energy's score of 9 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cenovus Energy's reported carbon emissions

Cenovus Energy, headquartered in Canada, has reported significant carbon emissions over the years, with the most recent comprehensive data available for 2022. In that year, the company emitted approximately 16,300,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 143,700,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a substantial carbon footprint, particularly from Scope 3, which includes emissions from the use of sold products. Cenovus has made strides in reducing its emissions intensity over the years. For instance, the company has reported a reduction in GHG emissions intensity compared to 2004 levels, achieving a reduction of about 34,700 kg CO2e per m3 in 2015. However, specific reduction targets or commitments, such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), have not been disclosed. The company continues to focus on its climate commitments, although no specific reduction initiatives or pledges have been documented. As the energy sector faces increasing scrutiny regarding climate impact, Cenovus Energy's ongoing efforts to manage and report its emissions will be crucial in addressing environmental concerns and aligning with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
4,657,427,000
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Scope 2
1,079,646,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000,000
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000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cenovus Energy's primary industry is Gas/Diesel Oil, which is very high 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 Cenovus Energy is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cenovus Energy is not participating in any 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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