- Increased emissions intensity due to acquisitions in 2021
- Increased spill risk due to doubling of pipeline inventory and volume handled since 2020
- Increased freshwater consumption due to Montney and Duvernay asset acquisitions
Whitecap Resources Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Whitecap Resources Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.1M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 1.4M tCO2e; Scope 2: 681.0K tCO2e. 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
2.1M tCO2e
2022
Water Usage
3.0M m3
2022
Waste
109.0K tons
2022
Energy Use
20.1M GJ
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 1.4M tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 681.0K tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.1M tCO2e |
| 2021 | 2.0M tCO2e |
| 2016-2018 | 1.6M tCO2e/year (2018) |
| 2015-2017 | 1.8M tCO2e/year (2017) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced scope 1 emission intensity by 18%
- Reduced flaring emissions in Saskatchewan by 10%
- Reduced fugitive emissions in Alberta and British Columbia by 12%
- Decreased freshwater intensity by 9%
- Released almost 40% less volume in 2022 than in 2018 despite a 64% increase in pipeline length
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce methane intensity by 30% by 2025
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 emission intensity by 15% by 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeStakeholder EngagementBoard CompositionSpillsEnvironmental ComplianceRisk ManagementMethane Emissions