Imperial Oil
Imperial Oil Limited, commonly referred to as Imperial Oil, is a leading Canadian integrated oil and gas company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1880, Imperial has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, with significant operations across Canada, particularly in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The company operates in various segments, including upstream exploration and production, refining, and marketing of petroleum products. Imperial is renowned for its innovative approaches to oil sands development and its commitment to sustainability. With a diverse portfolio of core products, including gasoline, diesel, and lubricants, Imperial Oil stands out for its focus on quality and environmental stewardship. As a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, Imperial Oil holds a strong market position, consistently achieving notable milestones in production efficiency and technological advancements in the energy industry.
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Imperial Oil's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Imperial Oil reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,900,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 300,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 8,900,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a significant reliance on upstream emissions, particularly in Scope 3, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services. Over the years, Imperial Oil has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2013, the company recorded approximately 4,600,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 5,500,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. By 2020, Scope 1 emissions remained stable at about 4,600,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were around 400,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 8,400,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Imperial Oil. The company has not outlined any initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, which places it in a challenging position within the industry as global pressure mounts for more aggressive climate action. Imperial Oil's emissions intensity from operated oil sands has varied, with reported values of 390 kg CO2e/m³ in 2017 and 360 kg CO2e/m³ in 2022, indicating a slight improvement in operational efficiency. However, without formal reduction commitments, the path forward for Imperial Oil in addressing climate change remains uncertain.
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Add to project| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,600,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,500,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Imperial Oil 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.
