- Extreme business, market, and social instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Industry downturn impacting philanthropic efforts
Continental Resources
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Continental Resources disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.3 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e). 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
2.3 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e)
2020
Water Usage
56.93 million barrels
2020
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.3 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) |
| 2019 | 3.6 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions intensity by 28% from 2019
- Reduced methane emissions intensity by 34% from 2019
- Improved companywide, volumetric gas capture percentage to 98.3%, up from 96.2% in 2019
- Reduced TIG intensity by 55% over 2019
- Decreased water intensity by 27.6% year-over-year from 2019
- Reduced the number of reportable or offsite spills by approximately 47.5% over 2019
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental StewardshipHealth, Safety & Environment (HSE)Workforce Health & SafetyCorporate GovernanceDiversity, Equity and InclusionSocietal Impact