Baytex Energy
Baytex Energy Corp., commonly referred to as Baytex, is a prominent Canadian oil and gas company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1993, Baytex has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, primarily focusing on the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas. The company operates mainly in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and the Eagle Ford formation in Texas, showcasing its diverse operational footprint. Baytex is recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and efficient resource management, offering a range of high-quality crude oil and natural gas products. With a strong emphasis on innovation and operational excellence, Baytex has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position. As a result, the company continues to be a notable entity in the North American energy landscape, dedicated to delivering value to its stakeholders while prioritising environmental stewardship.
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Baytex Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Baytex Energy reported a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity of approximately 43,000 kg CO2e per barrel of oil equivalent (boe) for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in Canada. The company has disclosed emissions data for previous years, showing a total of about 1,091,030,000 kg CO2e in 2022, which included approximately 1,001,008,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 90,022,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In 2021, Baytex's emissions were approximately 1,173,677,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 95,395,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The trend indicates a focus on monitoring and reporting emissions, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been outlined in the available data. Baytex Energy's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its emissions reporting, but it currently lacks defined reduction targets or initiatives as per the latest information. The company operates within the mineral fuels and oils sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of transparent emissions management and climate commitments.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 179,080,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Baytex Energy is not participating in any 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.
