Denbury
Denbury Inc., a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations in the Gulf Coast and Rocky Mountain regions. Founded in 1951, Denbury has established itself as a leader in the oil and natural gas industry, particularly known for its innovative carbon capture and storage techniques. The company focuses on enhanced oil recovery (EOR) using carbon dioxide, setting it apart from competitors by prioritising environmentally sustainable practices. Denbury's commitment to reducing carbon emissions has positioned it as a forward-thinking entity in the energy landscape. With a strong market presence and a history of strategic acquisitions, Denbury continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a key contributor to the evolving energy market.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Denbury's score of 17 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Denbury's reported carbon emissions
Denbury, headquartered in the US, reported significant carbon emissions in recent years, with the most recent comprehensive data available from 2020. In that year, Denbury's total emissions reached approximately 12,333,832,000 kg CO2e, comprising 782,010,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 892,433,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 10,659,389,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2017, Denbury's total emissions were about 14,254,714,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 772,916,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 948,320,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 12,533,478,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a trend of high Scope 3 emissions, which typically include indirect emissions from the value chain. Denbury has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint, nor have they committed to any science-based targets (SBTi). Their climate commitments remain vague, with no documented reduction initiatives or pledges available. Overall, Denbury's emissions data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, while their climate commitments and reduction strategies appear to be underdeveloped.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 919,988,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
Denbury 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.
