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Whiting Petroleum Corporation

Whiting Petroleum Corporation, often referred to simply as Whiting, is a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1980, the company has established itself as a key operator in the Bakken and Niobrara formations, primarily focusing on the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. Whiting's core offerings include the extraction of hydrocarbons, with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices and technological innovation. The company is recognised for its efficient operations and commitment to maximising resource recovery, positioning itself as a leader in the competitive energy market. With a robust portfolio and a history of strategic acquisitions, Whiting Petroleum continues to make significant strides in enhancing its market presence and operational excellence.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Whiting Petroleum Corporation'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.

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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

Whiting Petroleum Corporation's score of 8 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Whiting Petroleum Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Whiting Petroleum Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,259,176,000 kg CO2e. This marked a significant decrease from 2019, when emissions were about 3,146,665,000 kg CO2e, and from 2018, which saw emissions of around 2,674,144,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific data for Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, but it has set ambitious reduction targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Whiting aims to achieve a 50% reduction in these emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the oil and gas sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Whiting Petroleum Corporation'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.

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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 Whiting Petroleum Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Whiting Petroleum Corporation 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
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