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.
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Industry Benchmark
Continental Resources's score of 3 is lower than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Continental Resources's reported carbon emissions
As of 2019, Continental Resources reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 25,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 20,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 24,699,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a substantial carbon footprint across all scopes, particularly in Scope 3, which often represents the largest share of emissions for companies in the oil and gas sector. In the years leading up to 2019, the company demonstrated a trend of decreasing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with Scope 1 emissions dropping from about 3,600,000 kg CO2e in 2016 to 2,500,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Similarly, Scope 2 emissions decreased from approximately 24,699,000 kg CO2e in 2016 to about 20,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019. However, Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable during this period. Despite these figures, Continental Resources has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This lack of formal commitments may reflect broader industry challenges in addressing climate change effectively. Overall, while Continental Resources has made strides in reducing its direct emissions, the absence of clear climate commitments raises questions about its long-term strategy for addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint.
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Get Started| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,600,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 24,699,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 32,474,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
