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Electricity Transmission
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Birchcliff Energy

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Birchcliff Energy Ltd., commonly referred to as Birchcliff, is a prominent Canadian oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 2004, Birchcliff has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, primarily focusing on the development of natural gas and natural gas liquids in the Peace River Arch region of Alberta. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to resource extraction, utilising advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. Birchcliff's core offerings include the exploration, production, and marketing of hydrocarbons, with a strong emphasis on environmentally responsible practices. With a solid market position, Birchcliff Energy has achieved significant milestones, including substantial production growth and strategic acquisitions, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the Canadian energy landscape.

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16

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Birchcliff Energy's score of 16 is lower than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Birchcliff Energy's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Birchcliff Energy, headquartered in Canada, reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 348,407,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 34,416,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The Scope 1 emissions primarily stemmed from stationary combustion, which accounted for about 328,734,000 kg CO2e, while fugitive emissions contributed approximately 1,743,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2021, Birchcliff's emissions were slightly higher, with Scope 1 emissions at about 353,192,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 34,693,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a minor reduction in emissions from 2021 to 2022. Despite these figures, Birchcliff Energy has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the value chain. Overall, while Birchcliff Energy has made strides in tracking and reporting its emissions, it currently lacks formal commitments to reduce its carbon footprint in the future.

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201920202021
Scope 1
331,636,000
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Scope 2
37,691,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Birchcliff Energy's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, which is medium 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 Birchcliff Energy is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Birchcliff Energy 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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