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Continental Resources, a prominent player in the gas and diesel oil industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1967, the company has established itself as a leader in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, primarily operating in key regions such as the Bakken formation in North Dakota and the Anadarko Basin in Oklahoma.
With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Continental Resources offers a range of services that include drilling, production, and resource management. The company is recognised for its advanced extraction techniques and efficient operational practices, which set it apart in a competitive market. Notably, Continental Resources has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the first companies to develop the Bakken shale play, solidifying its position as a market leader in the energy sector.
5
DitchCarbon score
-11 vs industry average
Continental Resources’s score of 5 is lower than 8% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Gas/Diesel Oil is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.698
20182025
The Gas/Diesel Oil industry has reduced its overall emissions by 23% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Continental Resources's reported carbon emissions
Continental Resources, a US-based Gas/Diesel Oil company, reported its Scope 1 emissions for 2024 as approximately 3 billion kg CO2e and its Scope 2 emissions (from purchased electricity) as 500 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 3 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (from purchased electricity) were 430 million kg CO2e. For 2022, Scope 1 emissions were around 3 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions (from purchased electricity) at 350 million kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2.5 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (from purchased electricity) were 400 million kg CO2e.
In earlier years, Continental Resources only disclosed Scope 1 emissions. In 2020, these were approximately 2.3 billion kg CO2e. For 2019, Scope 1 emissions were around 3.8 billion kg CO2e. In 2018, Scope 1 emissions stood at approximately 3.4 billion kg CO2e. For 2017 and 2016, Scope 1 emissions were each approximately 2.5 billion kg CO2e.
Continental Resources has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data. There are no public records of specific emissions reduction targets or a climate pledge from Continental Resources. The company's emissions data is reported directly by Continental Resources, Inc. and is not cascaded from a parent organization.
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Continental Resources’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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