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Continental Resources, Inc.

Continental Resources, Inc., a leading player in the oil and natural gas industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1967, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, particularly in the Bakken formation of North Dakota and the Anadarko Basin in Oklahoma. Specialising in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, Continental Resources is recognised for its innovative techniques in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, which have significantly enhanced resource recovery. The company has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the first to develop the Bakken play, solidifying its position as a market leader. With a commitment to sustainable practices and operational excellence, Continental Resources continues to drive advancements in the energy sector, making it a pivotal force in the evolving landscape of oil and gas production.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Continental Resources, Inc.'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.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery Rental 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Continental Resources, Inc.'s score of 18 is lower than 57% 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, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Continental Resources, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor specific reduction targets or climate commitments outlined in their initiatives. Without concrete emissions figures or defined goals, it is challenging to assess their current impact on climate change or their strategies for reducing carbon emissions. In the context of the oil and gas industry, companies are increasingly being called upon to disclose their emissions and set ambitious targets to mitigate climate change. As such, Continental Resources may need to consider establishing clear climate commitments and reduction strategies to align with industry standards and stakeholder expectations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Continental Resources, Inc.'s primary industry is Renting services of machinery and equipment without operator and of personal and household goods (71), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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, Inc. 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, Inc. 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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