- While Chord has continued to make year-over-year improvements in flaring, we are not yet where we strive to be.
Chord Energy
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Chord Energy disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.5M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.5M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 282.7K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.5M tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
8.8K thousand cubic meters/year
2023
Energy Use
621.3K thousand Kilowatt Hours/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.5M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 282.7K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.5M tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 537.2K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 9% decrease in operated Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity in 2023 vs 2022
- 44% decrease in operated Scope 1 methane emissions intensity in 2023 vs 2022
- Replaced or retrofitted nearly 7,000 pneumatic devices, eliminating over 230,000 metric tons of CO2e methane emissions annually
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Workforce health and safetyGreenhouse gas (GHG) emissionsFlare managementSpill prevention and managementTalent recruitment and attractionCorporate governanceEthics and integrity