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.
-8 vs industry average
Continental Resources’s score of 12 is lower than 16% 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
Gas/Diesel Oil has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Gas/Diesel Oil industry has reduced its overall emissions by 23% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Continental Resources's reported carbon emissions
Continental Resources, headquartered in the US and operating in the Gas/Diesel Oil industry, has reported its carbon emissions for several years. In 2024, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 3 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity of about 500 million kg CO2e. For 2023, Scope 1 emissions were also approximately 3 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity at about 430 million kg CO2e.
In 2022, Scope 1 emissions stood at approximately 3 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were around 350 million kg CO2e. Moving back to 2021, Scope 1 emissions were about 2.5 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were approximately 400 million kg CO2e.
For 2020, Continental Resources reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2.3 billion kg CO2e. Prior to 2020, the company primarily disclosed Scope 1 emissions, with figures including approximately 3.8 billion kg CO2e in 2019, 3.4 billion kg CO2e in 2018, and 2.5 billion kg CO2e in both 2017 and 2016. Scope 3 emissions data is not yet available.
Continental Resources has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or commitments from initiatives such as SBTi or the Climate Pledge. Further details on their environmental performance are available in their Corporate Sustainability Highlights reports.
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Continental Resources’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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