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.
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Cheniere Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cheniere Energy reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 9,730,770,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 224,169,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2022, where they were approximately 9,785,247,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 239,445,000 kg CO2e. Cheniere Energy has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus primarily on direct and indirect emissions from their operations. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, which suggests a need for further commitment in this area. Over the years, Cheniere's emissions have shown variability, with Scope 1 emissions peaking in 2022 and gradually decreasing in 2023. The company’s emissions intensity for Scope 1 is reported at approximately 4,870 kg CO2e per MMscf of LNG exported, highlighting the operational efficiency in their production processes. Cheniere Energy's headquarters is located in the United States, and while they have made strides in emissions reporting, the absence of comprehensive reduction targets may limit their long-term climate impact strategy.
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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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Cheniere Energy is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
