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Suncor Energy Inc., commonly known as Suncor, stands as a prominent integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Established in 1917, Suncor has evolved from its origins to become a leading player in the petroleum products sector.
Suncor's operations span the full energy value chain, from oil sands development and conventional oil and gas production to refining and marketing of petroleum products. As pioneers in Canada's oil sands, initiating commercial development in 1967, Suncor uniquely combines vast resource extraction with sophisticated downstream processing and a growing commitment to renewable energy.
Operating extensively across Western Canada, particularly in Alberta's oil sands, and with assets in offshore East Coast Canada and international regions, Suncor delivers essential fuels and refined products. This robust presence solidifies its position as a major provider of crude oil, natural gas, and comprehensive energy solutions for a global market.
+4 vs industry average
Suncor Energy’s score of 14 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Petroleum Products is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Petroleum Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Suncor Energy, a CA-headquartered company in the Non-specified Petroleum Products industry, has disclosed its carbon emissions and climate commitments.
In 2022, Suncor Energy reported approximately 33.52 billion kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and about 1.45 billion kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were around 32.69 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 1.46 billion kg CO2e. For 2020, Scope 1 emissions were roughly 32.02 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 1.41 billion kg CO2e. In 2019, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 33.67 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were around 1.52 billion kg CO2e. In 2018, Suncor Energy reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 32.41 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 1.64 billion kg CO2e.
Looking further back, in 2017, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 18.51 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were around 1.37 billion kg CO2e. The company also reported combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 18.74 billion kg CO2e in 2016, 20.48 billion kg CO2e in 2015, 20.47 billion kg CO2e in 2014, 20.54 billion kg CO2e in 2013, 20.26 billion kg CO2e in 2012, and 18.25 billion kg CO2e in 2011. Additionally, Suncor Energy reported total emissions of approximately 18.92 billion kg CO2e in 2010, 7.78 billion kg CO2e in 2000, and 4.83 billion kg CO2e in 1990.
Suncor Energy is committed to a net-zero objective by 2050, aligning with the Pathways Alliance's proposed carbon storage hub. The company also aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 10 megatonnes by 2030, with this commitment effective from 2023. This near-term target covers Scope 3 downstream emissions.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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