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Birchcliff Energy

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Birchcliff Energy's score of 16 is higher than 62% 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 2021, Birchcliff Energy reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 353,192,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 34,693,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company's GHG emissions intensity for these scopes was about 13.53 kg CO2e per barrel of oil equivalent (boe). In 2020, the emissions were approximately 322,063,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 38,312,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a slight increase in emissions intensity to about 13.63 kg CO2e per boe. Birchcliff Energy has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data suggests a limited scope of reporting, focusing primarily on direct emissions from operations and energy use. The company continues to operate within the context of the mineral fuels and oils industry, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact.

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Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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. 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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