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Suncor Energy

Suncor Energy Inc., a leading integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary, Canada, has been a pivotal player in the oil and gas industry since its founding in 1919. With a strong presence in Canada’s oil sands, Suncor operates major facilities in Alberta and has expanded its reach into renewable energy sectors, reflecting its commitment to sustainability. The company’s core business areas include oil sands development, refining, and marketing of petroleum products, alongside a growing portfolio in renewable energy. Suncor is renowned for its innovative approaches to resource extraction and environmental stewardship, positioning itself as a market leader in the transition to cleaner energy solutions. Notable achievements include its significant contributions to Canada’s energy landscape and ongoing investments in technology to enhance operational efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Suncor Energy'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.

10

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Petroleum Products 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.

1

Industry Benchmark

Suncor Energy's score of 10 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Suncor Energy's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Suncor Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,960,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 33,520,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 1,450,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. Historically, Suncor's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions reaching about 22,777,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and peaking at approximately 20,570,000,000 kg CO2e in 2012. The company has reported emissions across all three scopes, with Scope 3 emissions being significant, particularly in 2020, where they accounted for approximately 122,900,000,000 kg CO2e. Suncor's commitment to addressing climate change is evident, although specific reduction targets have not been outlined. The company continues to engage in industry-standard practices to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting a growing awareness of the need for sustainable operations in the energy sector.

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Scope 1
20,577,000,000
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Scope 2
1,413,000,000
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Scope 3
1,594,000,000
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000,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Suncor Energy's primary industry is Non-specified Petroleum Products, 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. Suncor Energy is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Suncor Energy is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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