Freehold Royalties
Freehold Royalties Ltd., commonly referred to as Freehold Royalties, is a prominent player in the Canadian oil and gas industry, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1996, the company has established itself as a leader in the acquisition and management of oil and gas royalties, primarily focusing on the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. Freehold Royalties distinguishes itself through its unique business model, which centres on generating revenue from a diverse portfolio of royalty interests rather than direct production. This approach allows the company to mitigate operational risks while capitalising on the growth of its partners. With a strong market position, Freehold Royalties has achieved notable milestones, including consistent dividend payments and a robust asset base, making it a preferred choice for investors seeking exposure to the energy sector.
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How does Freehold Royalties'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.
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Freehold Royalties's score of 8 is lower than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Freehold Royalties's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Freehold Royalties reported total carbon emissions of approximately 435,000 kg CO2e, which includes 9,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (fugitive emissions) and 261,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (purchased electricity). Additionally, Scope 3 emissions from business travel accounted for about 5,390 kg CO2e. In 2020, the company recorded total emissions of around 547,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 7,100 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 338,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions from business travel were approximately 3,930 kg CO2e. The 2019 data shows total emissions of about 818,300 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions comprising 25,600 kg CO2e (fugitive emissions) and 4,900 kg CO2e (stationary combustion), alongside Scope 2 emissions of 293,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of 15,740 kg CO2e from business travel. Despite these figures, Freehold Royalties has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment in line with industry standards for climate action.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 30,500 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | 293,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 15,740 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
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