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Continental Resources

Continental Resources, often referred to as CLR, is a prominent player in the oil and natural gas industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1967, the company has made significant strides in the exploration and production of hydrocarbons, primarily focusing on the Bakken and SCOOP/STACK regions. With a commitment to innovation, Continental Resources has pioneered advanced drilling techniques, positioning itself as a leader in the development of unconventional oil resources. The company’s core services include the exploration, extraction, and production of crude oil and natural gas, distinguished by its emphasis on sustainability and efficiency. Recognised for its robust operational capabilities, Continental Resources has achieved notable milestones, including substantial increases in production and reserves, solidifying its market position as a top independent oil producer in the United States.

DitchCarbon Score

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5

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

Continental Resources's score of 5 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Continental Resources's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Continental Resources reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,430,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 430,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a slight increase in emissions compared to previous years, where emissions were approximately 3,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 2,500,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 2,500,000,000 kg CO2e in 2016 and 2017. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. However, it has consistently reported its methane emissions intensity, which was approximately 3,000 kg CO2e per mboe in 2023, indicating a focus on monitoring and potentially reducing methane emissions, a significant greenhouse gas. Continental Resources operates within the mineral fuels and oils sector, where emissions management is critical for aligning with global climate goals. The absence of formal reduction targets suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions profile, it may need to establish clearer commitments to enhance its sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
3,800,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Continental Resources'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 Continental Resources is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Continental Resources 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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