Cheniere Energy, Inc., a leading player in the gas and diesel oil industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1983, the company has established itself as a pioneer in liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and export, with significant operations in the Gulf Coast region.
Cheniere's core offerings include LNG export services, which are distinguished by their commitment to operational excellence and sustainability. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the development of the Sabine Pass LNG terminal, the first of its kind in the contiguous United States.
With a strong market position, Cheniere Energy continues to drive innovation in the energy sector, contributing to the global transition towards cleaner energy sources. Its strategic focus on expanding LNG infrastructure solidifies its reputation as a key player in the evolving energy landscape.
-2 vs industry average
Cheniere Energy’s score of 18 is lower than 39% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Gas/Diesel Oil has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Gas/Diesel Oil industry has reduced its overall emissions by 23% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Cheniere Energy's reported carbon emissions
Cheniere Energy, a US-based company operating in the Gas/Diesel Oil industry, has disclosed its carbon emissions for several years. For the reporting year 2024, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 9,764,892,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 192,866,000 kg CO2e.
In 2023, Cheniere's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 9,730,770,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at about 214,617,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw Scope 1 emissions of approximately 9,785,247,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of around 224,169,000 kg CO2e.
Looking further back, Scope 1 emissions in 2021 were approximately 9,002,782,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at about 239,445,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, Scope 1 emissions stood at approximately 6,151,019,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions at about 233,667,000 kg CO2e.
For 2019, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 6,789,317,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were around 172,399,000 kg CO2e. In 2018, Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 4,555,261,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at about 31,009,000 kg CO2e.
Historical data from 2017 indicates Scope 1 emissions of approximately 3,505,689,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 data not disclosed for that year. In 2016, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1,302,962,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 data was also not disclosed.
Cheniere Energy has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data for any of the reported years, and specific reduction targets or commitments such as SBTi targets or Climate Pledge memberships were not identified in the provided information.
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Cheniere Energy’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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