Irving Oil
Irving Oil Limited, commonly known as Irving Oil, is a prominent player in the North American energy sector, headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Founded in 1924, the company has established itself as a leader in refining and marketing petroleum products, with significant operations across Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States. Irving Oil's core offerings include high-quality fuels, lubricants, and convenience store products, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company operates one of the largest refineries in Canada, which plays a crucial role in its market position. Notable achievements include a strong focus on community engagement and environmental stewardship, reinforcing its reputation as a responsible energy provider. With a legacy of over 95 years, Irving Oil continues to shape the energy landscape while prioritising customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Irving Oil's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Irving Oil's score of 8 is lower than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Irving Oil's reported carbon emissions
In 2019, Irving Oil reported significant carbon emissions, with a total of approximately 3,254,955,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 1 emissions. This figure highlights the company's direct greenhouse gas emissions from its operations. Currently, there are no publicly available reduction targets or climate pledges from Irving Oil, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. As the industry increasingly focuses on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints, Irving Oil's lack of specific reduction initiatives may impact its competitive positioning in the market. Overall, while the company has substantial emissions, the absence of defined climate commitments suggests a need for enhanced strategies to address climate change and align with global sustainability goals.
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Add to project| 2019 | |
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| Scope 1 | 3,254,955,000 |
| Scope 2 | - |
| Scope 3 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Irving Oil is not committed to any 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.
