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Enerplus

Enerplus Corporation, commonly referred to as Enerplus, is a prominent independent oil and natural gas producer headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1986, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions across North America, including the United States and Canada. Specialising in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, Enerplus is recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovative technologies. The company’s diverse portfolio includes core assets in the Bakken and Marcellus regions, which are notable for their high-quality resource potential. With a focus on maximising shareholder value, Enerplus has achieved significant milestones, including a successful transition towards a more balanced and environmentally responsible energy producer. Its strategic approach and market adaptability have positioned Enerplus as a leader in the energy sector, reflecting its dedication to operational excellence and sustainability.

DitchCarbon Score

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26

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Enerplus's score of 26 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Enerplus's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Enerplus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,500,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 3,600,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 600,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,500,000,000 kg CO2e. Enerplus has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term strategies for emissions reduction. The company operates within the mineral fuels and oils sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of robust climate action plans in the industry.

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Scope 1
612,763,000
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Scope 2
237,131,000
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000,000,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Enerplus's primary industry is Gas/Diesel Oil, which is very high 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. This request for Enerplus is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Enerplus 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.

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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