Suncor Energy
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Suncor Energy'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
Suncor Energy's score of 37 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Suncor Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Suncor Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33.52 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1.45 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 34.96 billion kg CO2e. This marks a slight increase from 2021, where emissions were approximately 33.69 billion kg CO2e. The company has consistently disclosed its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, but it has not provided data for Scope 3 emissions. Suncor's emissions from Scope 1, which includes direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, were about 33.52 billion kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions, which cover indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling, were around 1.45 billion kg CO2e. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Suncor is actively engaged in climate commitments and has been working towards improving its emissions intensity in various production categories. The company has reported emissions intensity metrics for liquid hydrocarbon production and renewable fuels, indicating a focus on reducing the carbon footprint of its operations. Overall, while Suncor Energy has not set formal reduction targets, it continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an ongoing commitment to addressing climate change within the energy sector.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 20,577,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,413,000,000 | 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 3 | 1,594,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
