Imperial Oil
Imperial Oil Limited, commonly referred to as Imperial Oil, is a leading Canadian integrated oil and gas company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1880, Imperial has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, with significant operations across Canada, particularly in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The company operates in various segments, including upstream exploration and production, refining, and marketing of petroleum products. Imperial is renowned for its innovative approaches to oil sands development and its commitment to sustainability. With a diverse portfolio of core products, including gasoline, diesel, and lubricants, Imperial Oil stands out for its focus on quality and environmental stewardship. As a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, Imperial Oil holds a strong market position, consistently achieving notable milestones in production efficiency and technological advancements in the energy industry.
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Imperial Oil's score of 20 is lower than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Imperial Oil's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Imperial Oil reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,100,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 9,100,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 5,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions compared to 2021, where Scope 1 emissions were about 4,900,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 5,200,000,000 kg CO2e. Imperial Oil has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to cut sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emissions by approximately 50% at its Nanticoke facility and over 90% at Sarnia by the end of 2028. These targets are part of their near-term strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce their environmental impact. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking and managing their carbon footprint. As part of their commitment to climate action, Imperial Oil continues to focus on reducing emissions intensity in their operations, particularly in the oil sands sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,700,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 390,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 8,200,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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