Crescent Energy Publishes Second Annual ESG Report; Announces New ESG Goals
Continued Commitment to Transparency, Increased Accountability and ESG Performance Improvement are Key Themes of the 2021 Report
2022 ESG Targets:
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Aspire to be a zero-incident workplace
- Enhance Crescent’s asset assurance organization and environmental, health and safety (“EHS”) policies
- Strengthen EHS risk management process
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Work to reduce greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions
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Reduce absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by
50% by 2027 (from 2021 baseline and operations) -
Maintain methane emissions intensity below
0.20%
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Reduce absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by
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Manage and reduce freshwater use
- Document water management plans for all operations, including in water-stressed regions
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Listen and respond to community and stakeholder concerns
- Formalize community engagement programs, improving the ability of local stakeholders to raise concerns
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Develop a diverse and inclusive workforce
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Maintain at least
30% diversity at the Board of Directors level
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Maintain at least
“Improving the ESG performance of our assets is key to our business strategy and creating sustainable value for all of our stakeholders,” said
This year’s report and its highlighted initiatives are supported by Crescent’s
Company Climate Response and OGMP Initiative Update
In its 2021 ESG report, Crescent further details its goals to reduce GHG emissions in support of an economy-wide transition to a net-zero world. The steps to achieve these targets include working to eliminate routine flaring, replacing pneumatic devices and pumps, increasing electrification, expanding carbon capture, use and storage and enhancing leak detection and repair programs.
Crescent believes that accurate measurement of emissions is imperative to achieving its objectives, which is why the Company joined the
“Crescent recognizes its role and responsibility to transition to a net zero world,” said
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