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Crude Oil Extraction
US
updated a month ago

Northern Tier Energy LP Sustainability Profile

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Northern Tier Energy LP, headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the refining and marketing of petroleum products. Founded in 2012, the company has rapidly established itself within the energy sector, particularly in the Midwestern region, where it operates a significant refinery in St. Paul Park, Minnesota. Specialising in the production of high-quality fuels, Northern Tier Energy is known for its commitment to operational excellence and sustainability. The company’s core offerings include gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, which are distributed through a robust network of retail outlets and commercial partnerships. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, Northern Tier Energy has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a reliable supplier in the competitive energy market. Its dedication to quality and customer service continues to drive its success and growth in the industry.

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26

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

Northern Tier Energy LP's score of 26 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Northern Tier Energy LP's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Northern Tier Energy LP, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corporation, which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family relationship, Northern Tier Energy LP inherits emissions data and climate initiatives from Marathon Petroleum Corporation. This includes participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the Climate Action 100+ initiative, both of which are aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in climate-related performance. While there are no specific reduction targets or achievements reported for Northern Tier Energy LP, the overarching commitments from Marathon Petroleum Corporation may guide its climate strategy. The company is expected to align with industry standards and best practices in managing carbon emissions, although specific targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In summary, Northern Tier Energy LP's current climate commitments and emissions data are closely linked to its parent company, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, with no independent emissions figures or reduction targets reported at this time.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
7,140,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
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000,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Northern Tier Energy LP's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Northern Tier Energy LP'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 Northern Tier Energy LP is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Northern Tier Energy LP's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Northern Tier Energy LP's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 1% last year and decreased by approximately 6% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Use of Sold Products
100%

Northern Tier Energy LP'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.

Northern Tier Energy LP 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

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