Enerplus
Enerplus Corporation, commonly referred to as Enerplus, is a prominent independent oil and natural gas producer headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1986, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions across North America, including the United States and Canada. Specialising in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, Enerplus is recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovative technologies. The company’s diverse portfolio includes core assets in the Bakken and Marcellus regions, which are notable for their high-quality resource potential. With a focus on maximising shareholder value, Enerplus has achieved significant milestones, including a successful transition towards a more balanced and environmentally responsible energy producer. Its strategic approach and market adaptability have positioned Enerplus as a leader in the energy sector, reflecting its dedication to operational excellence and sustainability.
DitchCarbon Score
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Enerplus's score of 23 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Enerplus's reported carbon emissions
As of 2022, Enerplus reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 962,453,000 kg CO2e, which includes 838,199,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 124,254,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also recorded Scope 3 emissions of about 66,872 kg CO2e. In 2021, Enerplus had a total of approximately 1,061,375,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, indicating a reduction in emissions over the year. Enerplus has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been detailed. The company has reported greenhouse gas emissions intensity ratios, with a combined intensity of 0.0215 metric tons CO2e per barrel of oil equivalent (BOE) in 2022, reflecting its ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency and reduce emissions intensity. Overall, Enerplus is actively monitoring and reporting its emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability, but lacks publicly stated reduction targets or specific climate pledges at this time.
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Add to project| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 612,763,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 237,131,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000 | - | 00,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000 | 00,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Enerplus is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
