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Crude Oil Extraction
CA
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Husky Energy Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Husky Energy Inc., a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1938, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Western Canada, the United States, and offshore assets in the Asia-Pacific. Specialising in upstream and downstream operations, Husky Energy is known for its innovative approaches to oil exploration, production, and refining. The company offers a diverse range of products, including crude oil, natural gas, and refined petroleum products, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency. With a robust market position, Husky Energy has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in technology and environmental stewardship, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the energy sector.

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11

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Crude Oil Extraction 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Husky Energy Inc.'s score of 11 is lower than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Husky Energy Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Husky Energy Inc., headquartered in Canada, reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 9,570,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,915,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 11,468,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This data reflects a comprehensive disclosure of their emissions across all relevant scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. Comparatively, in 2018, the company’s emissions were about 10,265,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2,035,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 13,203,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The 2017 figures were even higher, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 10,975,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 2,135,000,000 kg CO2e, alongside Scope 3 emissions of about 14,468,000 kg CO2e. Despite these substantial emissions, Husky Energy has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi commitments. The company operates as a current subsidiary of Husky Energy Inc., and all emissions data is sourced directly from their disclosures. Husky Energy's emissions profile highlights the challenges faced by the oil and gas sector in addressing climate change, underscoring the need for robust strategies to mitigate their carbon footprint in the coming years.

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201420152016201720182019
Scope 1
11,260,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
2,300,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Husky Energy Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Husky Energy Inc.'s primary industry is Crude Oil Extraction, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Husky Energy Inc.'s Location?

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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 Husky Energy Inc. is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Husky Energy Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Husky Energy Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 13% last year and decreased by approximately 21% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the primary emissions source at 42% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2019
Purchased Goods and Services
42%

Husky Energy Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Husky Energy Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

Compare Husky Energy Inc.'s Emissions with Industry Peers

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Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying
Updated 2 days ago

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Oil/hazardous waste for treatment: incineration
Updated about 2 months ago

Exxonmobil

US
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Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying
Updated 18 days ago

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

US
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Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying
Updated 3 months ago

Kinder Morgan

US
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Transportation services via pipelines
Updated 11 days ago

Macquarie

AU
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Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65)
Updated 3 days ago

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