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Paramount Resources

Paramount Resources Ltd., commonly referred to as Paramount, is a prominent player in the Canadian oil and gas industry, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1976, the company has established itself as a leader in exploration and production, primarily focusing on natural gas and crude oil. With significant operations in key regions such as the Montney and Duvernay formations, Paramount is well-positioned to leverage its extensive resource base. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to resource development, employing advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Paramount's commitment to responsible operations has earned it a strong market position, marked by notable achievements in production growth and environmental stewardship. As a trusted name in the energy sector, Paramount Resources continues to drive progress while meeting the evolving demands of the market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Paramount Resources'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.

17

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.

6

Industry Benchmark

Paramount Resources's score of 17 is higher 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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Paramount Resources's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Paramount Resources reported total carbon emissions of approximately 460,416,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources, which includes direct emissions from operations, and about 53,301,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, representing indirect emissions from purchased electricity. This marks a reduction from 2022, where emissions were approximately 483,762,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 76,689,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for 2023, but in 2020, it reported an extensive Scope 3 total of approximately 147,238,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating significant upstream emissions associated with its value chain. Despite these figures, Paramount Resources has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further strategic planning in addressing its carbon footprint. The company continues to operate within the oil and gas sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of robust climate action and transparency in emissions reporting.

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564,225,000
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Scope 2
132,751,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Paramount Resources's primary industry is Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Paramount Resources is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Paramount Resources 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
Reduction Actions

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