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 2022, Imperial Oil's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 5,100,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 9,100,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 5,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included about 9,000,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. This data reflects a comprehensive disclosure of emissions across all relevant scopes. Comparatively, in 2021, the company reported 4,900,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 8,900,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 5,200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, indicating a slight increase in emissions across all scopes in 2022. Imperial Oil has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease its SO₂ emissions by approximately 50% at Nanticoke and over 90% at Sarnia by the end of 2028. These targets are classified as absolute reductions and are focused on both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Imperial Oil Limited, which is a current subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation. This relationship influences the company's overall climate strategy and reporting practices. Overall, Imperial Oil is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining transparency in its emissions reporting, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,700,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,400,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,100,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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