Suncor Energy

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Suncor Energy doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 19

Suncor Energy has a DitchCarbon Score of 19 out of 100, indicating a low performance in sustainability measures. This suggests that the company has a high carbon intensity relative to its industry peers. Suncor Energy needs to implement more effective strategies to reduce its carbon footprint and improve its sustainability efforts.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Suncor Energy is part of the energy generation and distribution industry, which has a carbon intensity ranking of high. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Suncor Energy operates in Canada, a region with a very low carbon intensity rating. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by reducing the carbon footprint associated with its operations.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

11.44%

...this company is doing 11.44% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in 1919, Suncor Energy is a Canadian company headquartered in Calgary, operating in the energy generation and distribution industry. As a leader in the Canadian Oil Sands, Suncor Energy offers a range of services including refining and marketing, natural gas production, and international oil production. The company is known for its sustainable operations, commitment to safety, community well-being, and providing a dynamic work environment for its employees.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Suncor Energy

Suncor Energy should undertake a thorough inventory of all Scope 1 emissions sources to identify and mitigate direct greenhouse gas emissions, which could potentially reduce their emissions by 15%.

Bad news, Suncor Energy hasn't committed to SBTi goals yet

Suncor Energy has not yet established specific commitments with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means the company is still in the process of defining clear, science-based emissions reduction targets to align with global efforts to limit warming.
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