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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Denbury's score of 19 is lower than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Denbury's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Denbury reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 12,333,832,000 kg CO2e, which included 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. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. In 2019, Denbury's total emissions were about 13,323,955,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 806,360,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 940,809,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 11,576,786,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. Denbury's emissions data from previous years shows a consistent pattern of high emissions, with total emissions in 2018 reaching approximately 14,056,380,000 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly committed to any specific climate pledges or reduction targets, which places it in a challenging position within the industry as stakeholders increasingly demand accountability and action on climate change. Overall, Denbury's emissions profile highlights the need for enhanced transparency and commitment to climate action in line with global sustainability goals.
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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 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.
