Suncor Energy Inc., a leading integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary, Canada, has been a pivotal player in the oil and gas industry since its founding in 1919. With a strong presence in Canada’s oil sands, Suncor operates major facilities in Alberta and has expanded its reach into renewable energy sectors, reflecting its commitment to sustainability. The company’s core business areas include oil sands development, refining, and marketing of petroleum products, alongside a growing portfolio in renewable energy. Suncor is renowned for its innovative approaches to resource extraction and environmental stewardship, positioning itself as a market leader in the transition to cleaner energy solutions. Notable achievements include its significant contributions to Canada’s energy landscape and ongoing investments in technology to enhance operational efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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In 2022, Suncor Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33.52 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 1 and about 1.45 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in combined emissions of around 34.96 million tonnes CO2e from these two scopes. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for 2022. Comparatively, in 2021, Suncor's emissions were approximately 20.16 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 1, 1.40 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 2, and about 127.60 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 3, leading to a total of around 21.56 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Suncor has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor has it reported any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets. The absence of defined reduction initiatives suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. Overall, Suncor Energy's emissions data reflects a significant carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with no current commitments to reduce these figures through established targets.
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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,466,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - |
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Suncor Energy is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.