HF Sinclair Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 net emissions intensity by 52% (over the past five years ended December 31, 2023)
- Significant investments in 3 renewable diesel projects in Artesia, NM, Cheyenne, WY and Sinclair, WY
- Navajo refinery implemented a project to sell wastewater to upstream operators to reduce freshwater use.
- Developed SonneNatural (100% natural plant-based products) and ENVIRON™ MV (biodegradable hydraulic oils).
Social Achievements
- “One HF Sinclair Culture” program focusing on safety, human capital management, and community relations.
- Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, including partnerships with historically Black colleges.
- Investment in professional development scholarships and education assistance programs.
Governance Achievements
- Board level committees with specific oversight over ESG matters (Compensation, Environmental, Health, Safety, and Public Policy, and Nominating, Governance and Social Responsibility Committees).
- 9 of 11 directors independent, including chair; 3 women board members; 4 racially/ethnically diverse board members.
- Executive compensation strongly aligned with shareholders and long-term performance (including ESG metrics).
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 net emissions intensity by 25% by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- Uncertainty regarding increasing societal expectations that companies address climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Risks and uncertainties with respect to the actions of competitors.
- Effects of governmental and environmental regulations and policies.
- Availability and cost of financing.
- Uncertainty regarding the effects and duration of global hostilities (e.g., Russia-Ukraine war).
Mitigation Strategies
- Established goal to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 net emissions intensity by 25% by 2030.
- Investments in renewable diesel projects.
- Water conservation initiatives.
- Product innovation for improved fuel economy and energy efficiency.
- Maintaining investment grade credit ratings.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- SonneNatural
- ENVIRON™ MV