Clean Energy Fuels
Clean Energy Fuels Corp., commonly referred to as Clean Energy, is a leading provider of natural gas fuel for vehicle fleets in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California, the company has established itself as a key player in the clean energy sector, focusing on the development and distribution of renewable natural gas (RNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) solutions. With a commitment to sustainability, Clean Energy Fuels offers innovative products and services that cater to various industries, including transportation and logistics. Their unique RNG offerings significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, positioning the company as a pioneer in the transition to cleaner fuels. Notable achievements include the establishment of a vast network of refuelling stations and partnerships with major fleet operators, solidifying their market position as a trusted leader in the clean energy landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Clean Energy Fuels's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Natural Gas Extraction industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Clean Energy Fuels's score of 23 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Clean Energy Fuels's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Clean Energy Fuels reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,634,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 8,875,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 53,761,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,632,385,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in emissions compared to previous years, with Scope 1 emissions showing a rise from 8,140,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and Scope 3 emissions increasing from 1,412,976,000 kg CO2e. The company has made significant commitments to address climate change, having signed the Amazon Climate Pledge on 31 May 2021. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets disclosed under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal reduction initiatives. Clean Energy Fuels continues to focus on reducing its carbon intensity, with a weighted average portfolio carbon intensity for renewable natural gas (RNG) reported at -0.0936, indicating a commitment to sustainable practices. Overall, while Clean Energy Fuels has made strides in its climate commitments, the increase in emissions highlights the ongoing challenges in achieving substantial reductions across all scopes.
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Get Started| 2016 | 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 6,012,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 58,715,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,078,377,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Clean Energy Fuels is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
