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Parkland Sustainability Profile

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Parkland Corporation, commonly referred to as Parkland, is a leading independent marketer and distributor of fuel and petroleum products, headquartered in California. Founded in 1970, the company has established a strong presence across North America, with significant operations in Canada and the United States. Specialising in fuel supply, convenience store operations, and energy solutions, Parkland distinguishes itself through its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company offers a diverse range of products, including gasoline, diesel, and lubricants, catering to both commercial and retail customers. With a robust market position, Parkland has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its footprint and enhanced its service offerings. As a key player in the energy sector, Parkland continues to drive growth while prioritising environmental responsibility.

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19

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Parkland's score of 19 is lower than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

37%

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Parkland's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Parkland reported total carbon emissions of approximately 578,650,000 kg CO2e, comprising 535,681,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 42,970,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). Notably, their Scope 3 emissions, primarily from the use of sold products, reached a staggering 68,100,000,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 610,202,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. Parkland has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) nor documented any formal climate pledges. However, they continue to disclose emissions data transparently, which is crucial for tracking progress in their sustainability efforts. The emissions data is sourced directly from Parkland Corporation, with no cascading from a parent organization. Overall, while Parkland has made strides in emissions reporting, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests an opportunity for further commitment to climate action.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
582,819,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
28,076,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Parkland's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Parkland's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Parkland'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 Parkland is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Parkland's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all 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%

Parkland'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.

Parkland 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 Parkland's Emissions with Industry Peers

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Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying
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CA
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Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c.
Updated 2 days ago

Petrobras

BR
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Gas/Diesel Oil
Updated 2 days ago

Suncor Energy

CA
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Non-specified Petroleum Products
Updated 9 days ago

CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC

CA
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Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying
Updated about 2 months ago

Shell Canada Limited

CA
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Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying
Updated 1 day ago

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