Clean Energy Fuels Corp
Clean Energy Fuels's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Clean Energy Fuels completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Clean Energy Fuels has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Clean Energy Fuels's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Clean Energy Fuels amounted to 84,529.4 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Clean Energy Fuels increased by 26.68%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Clean Energy Fuels's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Clean Energy Fuels's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Clean Energy Fuels were 24,741.5 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Clean Energy Fuels reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Clean Energy Fuels's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 76.48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Clean Energy Fuels's Scope 1 emissions increased by 121.26%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Clean Energy Fuels's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Clean Energy Fuels reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 58,491.4 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 59,787.9 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Clean Energy Fuels reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Clean Energy Fuels's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Clean Energy Fuels's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
What methodology does Clean Energy Fuels use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Clean Energy Fuels reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Clean Energy Fuels's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Clean Energy Fuels's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Clean Energy Fuels reported 1,569,471.3 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Clean Energy Fuels includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Clean Energy Fuels's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Clean Energy Fuels's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Clean Energy Fuels reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,569,471.3 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 2.29% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 97.71% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Clean Energy Fuels reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Clean Energy Fuels's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Clean Energy Fuels's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Clean Energy Fuels's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Clean Energy Fuels's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Clean Energy Fuels disclose?
In 2024, Clean Energy Fuels reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Clean Energy Fuels's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Clean Energy Fuels's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,423,839.8 tCO₂e (97.71%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 32,141 tCO₂e (2.21%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 1,270.1 tCO₂e (0.09%)
Clean Energy Fuels's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Clean Energy Fuels’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Clean Energy Fuels reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 24,741.5 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 416 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 59.49 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Clean Energy Fuels's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Clean Energy Fuels's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Clean Energy Fuels reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 59.49 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 283.13, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Clean Energy Fuels rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Clean Energy Fuels ranked 6 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Clean Energy Fuels is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Clean Energy Fuels's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Clean Energy Fuels reported a total carbon footprint of 1,654,000.7 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.65% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Clean Energy Fuels's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.89% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.61%.a