Inter Pipeline
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Heartland Petrochemical Complex estimated to produce 65% fewer GHGs than similar facilities globally.
Social Achievements
- $4 million invested and 3,800+ employee volunteer hours dedicated to various local initiatives.
- 3-year, $580,000 support for Women Building Futures.
- 10-year, $10 million research partnership with the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology to explore plastic reuse and recycling.
Governance Achievements
- Published second and significantly augmented sustainability report.
- Canadian businesses achieved 6 million workhours without an employee lost time accident.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Constrained market access for hydrocarbon production.
- Discounted Canadian commodity prices.
- Anemic sector growth.
- Volatile liquids pricing in NGL processing business.
- Backwardated refined product markets in European operations (2018).
Mitigation Strategies
- $180 million multi-phase development of Central Alberta pipeline system (including storage expansion and Viking Connector).
- Canadian Natural Resources Kirby North project connection to oil sands transportation systems.
- Exploring the sale of European operations.
- Long-term take-or-pay contracts for Heartland Petrochemical Complex polypropylene production.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI Standards, TCFD
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Polypropylene from Heartland Petrochemical Complex
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety
- Mental Wellness
- Community Investment
- Sustainable Practices
- Operational Excellence
- Circular Economy
- Plastic Waste Management
Environmental Achievements
- More than 5 years and approximately 8 million hours worked without a lost-time injury.
- GHG emissions reduction by approximately 130,000 tonnes per year at Heartland Petrochemical Complex (HPC)
Social Achievements
- Industry leading mental health programs and a supportive work environment provided.
- Community contributions totaling $3.4 million.
- Collaboration with NAIT on Plastics Research in Action (PRIA) initiative, involving over 1,000 hours of student research.
Governance Achievements
- Divestment of most of European storage business to strengthen balance sheet and improve financial liquidity.
- Establishment of measurable ESG targets planned for 2021.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Challenging business conditions due to global pandemic and severe deterioration of global commodity pricing.
- Impact on profitability of NGL processing assets and conventional oil pipeline business.
- Producer curtailments lowering throughput volumes on conventional pipeline systems.
Mitigation Strategies
- Lowered monthly dividend.
- Implemented targeted expense reductions.
- Divested most of European storage business.
- Secured new credit lines.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14064-3
Third-party Assurance: Third-party audit verification processes
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Polypropylene production at Heartland Petrochemical Complex
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1134011 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:554857 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:579154 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:3537291 MWh/year
Water Consumption:713636 m3/year
Waste Generated:21373 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Provided for pipelines and NGL processing
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Environmental Protection
- Safety
- Workforce Diversity
- Community Investment
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Prevention of GHG emissions due to offgas operations: 279,503 tCO2e in 2021
- Increased recycled water usage: 3,239,193 m3 in 2021
Social Achievements
- Increased community investment: $4 million CAD in 2021
- Increased employee volunteer hours: 3,538 hours in 2021
Governance Achievements
- Board ESG oversight implemented in 2021
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impacted training hours and volunteer hours
- Data limitations and exclusions
Mitigation Strategies
- Adjusted reporting methodologies to account for revised calculation methodologies
- Continued focus on safety and environmental protection despite challenges
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: SASB, GRI, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14064-3
Third-party Assurance: Third-party audit verification
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1480000 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:954016 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:525748 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:5319185 MWh
Water Consumption:1028900 m3
Waste Generated:1896 tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Commissioned Heartland Complex, designed as one of the lowest GHG emitting plants of its kind in the world
- Prevention of GHG emissions due to offgas operations: 329,849 tCO2e in 2022
Social Achievements
- Completed one of the safest industrial builds in Alberta history (Heartland Complex)
- Logged 1,526 employee volunteer hours
Governance Achievements
- Board ESG Oversight: Yes
- Code of Business Ethics: Yes
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Variance in emissions profile for 2022 due to Heartland Complex transitioning from construction to full operation
Mitigation Strategies
- Heartland Complex designed and built as one of the lowest GHG emitting plants of its kind
- Bow Valley Carbon underground storage project under consideration to reduce GHG emissions
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: SASB, GRI, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14064-3
Third-party Assurance: Third-party audit verification for GHG emissions
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed