Cenovus Energy
Cenovus Energy Inc., a prominent player in the Canadian oil and gas sector, is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 2009, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the exploration, production, and refining of oil and natural gas, with significant operations in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Cenovus is particularly known for its innovative approaches to oil sands development and its commitment to sustainable practices. The company’s core offerings include crude oil, natural gas, and refined products, distinguished by their focus on efficiency and environmental stewardship. Cenovus has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in carbon capture technology, positioning itself as a forward-thinking entity in the energy landscape. With a strong market presence and a dedication to responsible resource management, Cenovus Energy continues to shape the future of the energy industry in Canada and beyond.
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Cenovus Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Cenovus Energy reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 18,200,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes 16,300,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 1,800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling about 208,600,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products, alongside other categories such as processing of sold products and purchased goods and services. Cenovus has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate strategy, nor has it disclosed any science-based targets (SBTi) or climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions profile, it may not have formalised commitments to reduce its carbon footprint in the near term. Overall, Cenovus Energy's emissions data highlights the substantial impact of its operations, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which are critical for understanding the full climate impact of its products. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where significant emissions reductions are necessary to align with global climate goals.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,657,427,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,079,646,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Cenovus 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.
