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Continental Resources

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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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Continental Resources's score of 5 is lower than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25%

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 reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, although no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been disclosed. Over the past several years, the company has shown fluctuations in emissions, with total emissions recorded at 3,600,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and 3,500,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018. Notably, their Scope 1 emissions have been significant, peaking at 3,800,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The company has also reported methane emissions intensity, with values around 3,100 kg CO2e per mboe in 2021 and 3,200 kg CO2e per mboe in 2022. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets or climate pledges, Continental Resources continues to engage in industry-standard practices for emissions reporting, indicating a potential for future commitments in line with global climate goals.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
3,800,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
-

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. Continental Resources is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Continental Resources is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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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