Advantage Energy Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:284,093 tCO2e/year (Scope 1)
Scope 1 Emissions:284,093 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2,303 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:4,463,348 GJ/year
Water Consumption:171,609 m3/year
Carbon Intensity:0.017 tCO2e/boe (2020)
ESG Focus Areas
- Emission Management
- Water Management
- Land Use and Restoration Management
- Spill Prevention
- Corporate Governance
- Risk Management
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Ethics and Policies
- Health & Safety
- Stakeholder Engagement & Community Impact
- Indigenous Engagement
- Employee Development
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions and carbon dioxide re-injected rather than flared to the atmosphere
- Bi-fuel conversion to natural gas from diesel on drilling rigs and completion pumping equipment
- Wastewater reused for operations
- Pad drilling to reduce surface disturbance
- Zero methane emission sites
- Reduced flaring
- On-site electrical generation
- Sequestered 16,482 tonnes of CO2 from Glacier Gas Plant processes in 2020
- Cumulatively injected over 75,000 tonnes of CO2 since 2011
- Generated over 580,000 carbon offset credits since 2011 (prior to 2019)
Social Achievements
- Exceptional health and safety performance and outstanding staff contributions
- Consistent industry-leading Certification of Recognition results
- Continuous stakeholder engagement during challenging times
- Commitment to create value and employment opportunities for the communities where we operate
- Investment in staff resulting in high engagement and low turnover
- Contributed $60,000 in 2020 and well over $1 million since 2013 to various charities
Governance Achievements
- Implemented numerous governance improvements and enhancements
- Achieved an ISS Governance Quality Score of “1” (low governance risk)
- 6 out of 7 directors are independent (at December 2020)
- Every director received over 99% approval vote by shareholders
- Broad variety of Board skill set and expertise
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve “NET ZERO” SCOPE 1 AND 2 EMISSIONS as early as 2025
- Reduce sites under active management and remediation by over 40% during the next five years (2021 to 2025)
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by approximately 20% starting in Q2 2022, further 40% reduction by mid-2023
Environmental Challenges
- Future legislation and policy changes impacting operations, performance, and competitiveness
- Potential for changing public perceptions of oil and gas production
- Reduced demand for Canadian natural gas due to lack of egress
- Commodity price volatility
- Unexpected operational problems or deliverability uncertainties
- Operational hazards (fire, explosion, blowouts, etc.)
- Cybersecurity risks
Mitigation Strategies
- Proactive engagement with government and industry groups
- Sustainability/ESG reporting and increased public awareness
- Market diversification strategies
- Diligent well supervision, effective maintenance, and infrastructure design for extreme weather
- Preventative measures (maintenance, testing, backup procedures, training)
- Enterprise-level defense system, business continuation planning
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Utilizing local suppliers and businesses whenever possible
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- Future legislation and policy changes
Opportunities
- Creating a revenue stream from the sale of carbon offsets
- Creating a new class of low emissions energy (Blue Natural Gas)
- Reducing GHG emissions by installing CCS equipment
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Blue Natural Gas
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:326,418 tCO2e/year (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:323,274 tCO2e/year (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:3,144 tCO2e/year (2021)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:4,723,776 GJ/year (2021)
Water Consumption:479,274 m3/year (2021)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Health & Safety
- Indigenous Relations
- Community Engagement
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Established the world's first commercial-scale CCS project on post-combustion natural gas at the Glacier Gas Plant, capturing 47,000 tonnes of CO2 per annum in Phase 1.
- Achieved significant progress towards Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 target.
Social Achievements
- Implemented Indigenous Scholarship Program in 2022.
- Maintained a strong health and safety record, exceeding regulatory standards.
- Actively engaged with communities through landowner and industry synergy group meetings.
Governance Achievements
- Established an Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy in 2022.
- Achieved 30% female representation on the Board in 2022.
- Enhanced ESG oversight through Enterprise Risk Management system and regular reporting to the Board and Committees.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Complete all three phases of the Glacier CCS project by 2024, mitigating approximately 90% of Advantage’s 2021 midstream emissions.
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Achieving Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 is predicated on a functional CCS regulatory environment, which is still being developed.
Mitigation Strategies
- Actively working towards alignment with TCFD to manage climate-related risks and opportunities.
- Deploying various emission reduction initiatives, including solar panels, waste heat recovery, and site electrification.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Changes in legislation and regulations
Opportunities
- Development of low-cost CCS technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD (working towards alignment)
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Entropy's iCCSTM technology
Awards & Recognition
- 2022 Hydrocarbon Processing Award for Sustainability (Entropy)
- 2022 TSX30 Award
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:330,474 tonnes of CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:327,349 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:3,125 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:5,291,578 GJ
Water Consumption:630,653 m3
Waste Generated:108 tonnes
Carbon Intensity:0.016 tCO2e/boe (Scope 1 and 2)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 8% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity from 2021
- 13% decrease in methane emissions intensity from 2021
- 16,785 tCO2e of pre- and post-combustion CO2 captured and sequestered in 2022
- No reportable spills impacting the environment
Social Achievements
- 99% COR Audit score
- Less than 2% employee turnover
- 13 internal promotions
- 33% female representation on the Board of Directors
- Awarded five scholarships in 2022 through the Indigenous Scholarship Program
- $233,000 donated to various charities
Governance Achievements
- 30% female representation on the Board of Directors achieved
- Established a Board and Management Diversity Policy
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions (timeline uncertain due to government delays)
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce sites under active management and remediation by over 40% between 2021 and 2025
- Achieve 65% reduction in pneumatic emissions between 2021 and 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Increased severity and frequency of extreme weather events
- Government policies restricting GHG emissions
- Competition in the low-carbon energy sector
- Shifting consumer demand for lower-emission products
- Stigmatization of the oil and gas industry
- Delays in Canadian government advancing carbon policy
Mitigation Strategies
- Robust Emergency Response Plans
- Asset management program
- Diversification of physical and financial gas sales points
- Maintaining insurance
- Maintaining awareness of potential policy changes
- Changes in capital allocation
- Design and build low-emitting facilities
- Securing external investor funding
- Forward commodity prices, hedging strategies, market diversification
- Annual ESG reporting
- Achieving net-zero emissions
- Communication strategies, engagement and consultation
- Market-competitive compensation and benefits program
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: All contractors pre-qualified using a third-party compliance management solution
Responsible Procurement
- Proof of insurance and WCB coverage required from contractors
- Evaluation of contractor safety programs
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Increased severity and frequency of extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Government policies restricting GHG emissions
- Shifting consumer demand
- Changing investor sentiment
Opportunities
- Resource efficiency improvements
- Participation in the carbon market
- Marketing of carbon capture and storage technology
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14065:2013 (emissions)
Third-party Assurance: Brightspot Climate Inc.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Blue natural gas (planned)
Awards & Recognition
- Hydrocarbon Processing Award for Sustainability (Entropy)