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Sunshine Oilsands Ltd

Sunshine Oilsands Ltd., a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 2007, the company has established itself as a leader in the development of oil sands resources, primarily focusing on the Athabasca region. Specialising in the extraction and production of bitumen, Sunshine Oilsands employs innovative technologies that enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Their commitment to sustainable practices sets them apart in a competitive market. With significant milestones, including successful pilot projects and strategic partnerships, Sunshine Oilsands has positioned itself as a key contributor to the energy sector. The company continues to expand its operations while maintaining a strong focus on safety and environmental stewardship, solidifying its reputation in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sunshine Oilsands Ltd'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.

7

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Sunshine Oilsands Ltd's score of 7 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sunshine Oilsands Ltd's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Sunshine Oilsands Ltd reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29,455,350 kg CO2e, with the majority stemming from Scope 1 emissions at about 60,675,200 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were around 14,220 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions accounted for approximately 47,280 kg CO2e. The company's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with a notable decrease from 98,107,580 kg CO2e in 2017 to 29,455,350 kg CO2e in 2022. However, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Sunshine Oilsands Ltd, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Overall, while the company has made strides in reducing emissions, the absence of formal reduction initiatives or targets suggests a need for enhanced climate action strategies in alignment with industry standards.

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Scope 1
11,671,380
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Scope 2
5,280
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Scope 3
115,170
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sunshine Oilsands Ltd'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. Sunshine Oilsands Ltd is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sunshine Oilsands Ltd 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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