In 2022, Canadian Natural Resources completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Canadian Natural Resources has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 23,243,129a | 23,150,007.48b | 23,810,000b | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Location-Based | 3,092,646a | 3,256,767.84b | 3,230,000b | |
Total Scope 3 | 124,113,645a | 131,871,838.26b | N/A | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 635.1408a | 890.475b | 1,733.883b |
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In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Canadian Natural Resources amounted to 26,335,775 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Canadian Natural Resources decreased by 0.27%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Canadian Natural Resources were 23,243,129 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, Canadian Natural Resources's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 5.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2021), Canadian Natural Resources's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Canadian Natural Resources's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.ab
In 2022, Canadian Natural Resources reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,092,646 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Since 2019, Canadian Natural Resources's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Canadian Natural Resources's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2021), Canadian Natural Resources's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Canadian Natural Resources's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
In 2022, Canadian Natural Resources reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
In 2022, Canadian Natural Resources reported 124,113,645 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2022 disclosure of Canadian Natural Resources includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2021, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
In 2022, Canadian Natural Resources reported total Scope 3 emissions of 124,113,645 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 0% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 100% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2021), Canadian Natural Resources's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Canadian Natural Resources's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
In 2022, Canadian Natural Resources reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
In 2022, the largest contributors to Canadian Natural Resources's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2022, Canadian Natural Resources reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 23,243,129 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 36,595 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 635.14 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2022, Canadian Natural Resources reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 635.14 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 398.23, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2022, Canadian Natural Resources ranked 18 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Canadian Natural Resources is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
In 2022, Canadian Natural Resources reported a total carbon footprint of 150,449,420 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.95% decrease compared to 2021, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Canadian Natural Resources's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.5% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 15.45%.a