International Petroleum Corp.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020, 2022, 2024-01 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- People
- Environment
- Ethics & Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2e emissions intensity by more than one third below the Canadian average (39.86 kg CO2e/boe vs 59 kg CO2e/boe)
- Annual saving of 150,000 t CO2e through heat recovery, gas recovery, and operational efficiency
- Generated 24,000 t CO2e carbon credits in 2019
- Implemented ECO3 produced water recycle system at Onion Lake Thermal site
Social Achievements
- 98% of global workforce hired locally
- 30% First Nations workforce at Onion Lake
- USD 14 million spent with indigenous suppliers
- Zero severe injuries
Governance Achievements
- Adopted a Sustainability Policy
- Joined the United Nations Global Compact in 2020
- Revised Whistleblowing Procedure and introduced an independent third-party service
- Executive compensation linked to ESG performance (10% in 2019)
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Reduce emissions intensity to global average of 20 kg CO2e/boe within five years (starting 2020)
Environmental Challenges
- Extreme cold weather in Canada
- Refinery shutdowns in France
- Rig delays in Malaysia
- COVID-19 pandemic disrupting global economy and oil demand
Mitigation Strategies
- Rapid adaptation of working practices to ensure business continuity and employee safety
- Swift action to reset business plan to preserve financial strength
- Implementation of proactive measures to safeguard employee health and safety during COVID-19 pandemic
- Enhanced IT systems and security to allow work from home
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Due diligence process at pre-qualification stage for contractors, including HSE criteria
- Agreements with contractors include clauses respecting nationally and internationally recognised safety standards and highest standards of business conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Changes to carbon cap and pricing policies
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, IPIECA reporting guidance, Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change & energy
- Employee rights & wellbeing, health & safety
- Governance
- Human rights
- Communities
- Ethics & compliance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions combined by ~58,000 t CO2e in 2020 compared to 2019.
- Generated 35,000 tonnes of CO2 credits through emission reduction initiatives.
- Offset 100,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions against 2020 emissions (double the previous year).
- Safely retired 106 inactive wells in Canada.
Social Achievements
- Donation to the United Way to support mental health programs in Canada.
- Provided opportunities and internships to university students in Malaysia.
- Improved Lost Time Incident Rate to 0.6 in 2020 from 31.8 in 2019.
- Successfully managed COVID-19 health risks at sites with no business interruption.
Governance Achievements
- Confirmed and expanded the Reserves and Sustainability Committee’s responsibilities for sustainability oversight in 2021.
- ESG performance linked to executive officers' compensation.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Reduce scope 1 emissions intensity by 50% by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impacting health, freedom, and the economy, leading to a collapse in oil demand and weak oil prices.
- Rising stakeholder expectations for both financial returns and sustainability performance.
Mitigation Strategies
- Established safeguards to protect workforce health, curtailed global production, managed capital to preserve financial strength, and maintained focus on safe and responsible operations.
- Developed and implemented a climate strategy with a 50% reduction target in emission intensity by 2025.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Due diligence process for contractor pre-qualification; agreements with contractors including clauses on safety standards and business conduct; contractor induction on site-specific risks and safety practices.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards Core Option, UN Global Compact, IPIECA, TCFD
Certifications: VCS (for carbon offset projects)
Third-party Assurance: GHD, ERCE, CITEPA (for GHG emissions)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- 13 (Climate Action)
IPC's initiatives contribute to these goals through emission reduction targets, carbon offsetting, and support for renewable energy projects.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- health and safety
- rewarding workplace
- communities
- climate action
- environmental stewardship
- ethics and integrity
Environmental Achievements
- target to reduce net GHG emissions intensity to the global average by the end of 2025 (50% reduction relative to 2019 baseline), extended to 2027
- published third annual Sustainability Report aligned with GRI standards and TCFD recommendations
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- reduce net GHG emissions intensity to the global average by the end of 2027
Environmental Challenges
- climate change regulations
- transportation constraints and market access for Canadian crude oil
- reputational risks from societal pressure on fossil fuel industry
- pandemics (e.g., COVID-19)
- inflationary pressures and costs
- reductions in demand for oil and gas
- Indigenous land and rights claims
Mitigation Strategies
- implementing methane reduction strategies
- developing strategies to build long-term shareholder value
- implementing greenhouse gas emissions intensity and climate strategies
- maintaining liability insurance
- cost management strategies
- hedging strategies
- anti-corruption compliance program
- Indigenous consultation
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- wildfires
- floods
Transition Risks
- increased or amended environmental regulation
- carbon taxes
- carbon pricing schemes
- emission reduction targets
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, UN Global Compact
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2024-01 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Community Relations
Environmental Achievements
- On track to achieve 50% net emission reduction target by 2025; extended to 2028
Social Achievements
- Prioritised local hiring in all regions of operations
- No material safety incidents
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Achieve 50% net emissions intensity reduction by 2025, extended to end 2028
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed