Cheniere Energy
Cheniere Energy, Inc., a leading player in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations in the Gulf Coast region. Founded in 1983, Cheniere has established itself as a pioneer in the LNG industry, notably becoming the first company to export LNG from the contiguous United States in 2016. The company focuses on the production, transportation, and sale of LNG, leveraging its state-of-the-art facilities, including the Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Louisiana. Cheniere's commitment to operational excellence and innovative technology sets it apart in a competitive market. With a robust portfolio of long-term contracts and a strong market position, Cheniere Energy continues to play a vital role in meeting global energy demands while promoting cleaner energy solutions.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Cheniere Energy'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.
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Cheniere Energy's score of 14 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cheniere Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cheniere Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,730,770,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for the entirety of this figure, as there were no reported Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2022, where emissions were about 9,785,247,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Cheniere's Scope 1 emissions have fluctuated significantly, with 2016 emissions recorded at about 1,302,962,000 kg CO2e, increasing to approximately 9,002,782,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. Cheniere's emissions intensity for Scope 1 has shown variability, with a reported intensity of about 4,870 kg CO2e per MMscf of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exported in 2023. The company continues to disclose its emissions data across all relevant scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,302,962,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Cheniere Energy is not committed to any 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.
