Suncor Energy Inc
Suncor Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, Suncor Energy 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 has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Suncor Energy's Operational Emissions
In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Suncor Energy 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 increased by 2.4%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Suncor Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Suncor Energy's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Suncor Energy were 33,520,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Suncor Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Suncor Energy's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Suncor Energy's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2021), Suncor Energy'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
What are Suncor Energy's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, Suncor Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,450,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Suncor Energy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Suncor Energy's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Suncor Energy's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2021), Suncor Energy's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Suncor Energy's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Suncor Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, Suncor Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Suncor Energy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Suncor Energy's Value Chain Emissions
In 2022, Suncor Energy 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 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
Suncor Energy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Suncor Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, Suncor Energy 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's Scope 3 emissions increased by 14.42%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Suncor Energy disclose?
In 2022, Suncor Energy 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.
What are the main sources of Suncor Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, the largest contributors to Suncor Energy's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 126,000,000 tCO₂e (86.3%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 10,000,000 tCO₂e (6.85%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 10,000,000 tCO₂e (6.85%)
Suncor Energy's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Suncor Energy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2022, Suncor Energy 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
Suncor Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Suncor Energy's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2022, Suncor Energy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 721.19 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 361.58, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Suncor Energy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2022, Suncor Energy ranked 18 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Suncor Energy among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Suncor Energy's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2022, Suncor Energy 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'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