Whitecap Resources Inc., commonly referred to as Whitecap Resources, is a prominent player in the Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) industry, with its headquarters based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Since its founding, Whitecap has established a strong presence across key regions in Western Canada, focusing on the extraction, production, and marketing of LPG and related hydrocarbons.
The company is recognised for its efficient operations and commitment to responsible resource development, making it a notable leader within the Canadian energy sector. Whitecap’s core products include LPG, natural gas, and crude oil, with a reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable energy solutions. Its strategic growth and operational excellence have positioned Whitecap as a significant contributor to Canada's energy landscape.
-3 vs industry average
Whitecap Resources’s score of 25 is lower than 45% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) industry has reduced its overall emissions by 23% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Whitecap Resources's reported carbon emissions
Whitecap Resources, an LPG industry company headquartered in CA, reported total emissions of approximately 3.77 billion kg CO2e for 2023. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 33.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 33.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 3.74 billion kg CO2e.
In 2022, the company's total emissions were approximately 3.15 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 25.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 24 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 3.12 billion kg CO2e.
Whitecap Resources has set near-term reduction targets, aiming to decrease its methane emissions intensity by 30% by 2025 from 2020 levels. Additionally, the company targets a 15% reduction in its combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity by 2025, also from 2020 levels.
Historical data indicates significant variations in reported emissions. In 2021, total Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1.97 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 1.28 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 687 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2021 were approximately 5.13 billion kg CO2e. For 2020, Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 1.20 billion kg CO2e. Earlier years also show substantial Scope 1 and 2 emissions, for example, approximately 1.47 billion kg CO2e in 2018 and 1.23 billion kg CO2e in 2017.
The company's disclosures indicate that Scope 3 data for "purchased goods and services" is a missing data point across several reporting years. Emission factors for Scope 1, Scope 2, and overall intensity are provided for certain years, with some production emission factors referencing intensity per unit of revenue or per barrel of oil equivalent.
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Whitecap Resources’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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