In 2022, Suncor Energy Inc (Canada) 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).
Suncor Energy Inc (Canada) has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 33,520,000a | 32,690,000a | 32,020,000a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 1,450,000a | 1,460,000a | 1,410,000a | |
Total Scope 3 | 146,000,000a | 127,600,000b | 122,900,000b | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 721.1884a | 1,055.7029a | 1,653.7432a |
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In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Suncor Energy Inc (Canada) amounted to 34,970,000 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 Suncor Energy Inc (Canada) increased by 2.4%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Suncor Energy Inc (Canada) were 33,520,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, Suncor Energy Inc (Canada)'s Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Suncor Energy Inc (Canada)'s emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2021), Suncor Energy Inc (Canada)'s Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.54%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
In 2022, Suncor Energy Inc (Canada) reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,450,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Since 2019, Suncor Energy Inc (Canada)'s Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Suncor Energy Inc (Canada)'s emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2021), Suncor Energy Inc (Canada)'s Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Suncor Energy Inc (Canada)'s emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
In 2022, Suncor Energy Inc (Canada) reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
In 2022, Suncor Energy Inc (Canada) reported 146,000,000 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 Suncor Energy Inc (Canada) includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2021, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
In 2022, Suncor Energy Inc (Canada) reported total Scope 3 emissions of 146,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 6.85% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 93.15% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2021), Suncor Energy Inc (Canada)'s Scope 3 emissions increased by 14.42%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
In 2022, Suncor Energy Inc (Canada) reported emissions for 3 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 Suncor Energy Inc (Canada)'s Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2022, Suncor Energy Inc (Canada) reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 33,520,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 46,479 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 721.19 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2022, Suncor Energy Inc (Canada) reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 721.19 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 321.08, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2022, Suncor Energy Inc (Canada) ranked 24 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Suncor Energy Inc (Canada) among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
In 2022, Suncor Energy Inc (Canada) reported a total carbon footprint of 180,970,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.88% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Suncor Energy Inc (Canada)'s total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 80.68% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 18.52%.a