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.
-3 vs industry average
Cheniere Energy’s score of 16 is lower than 35% 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
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Industry performance
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Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Cheniere Energy's reported carbon emissions
Cheniere Energy, headquartered in the US, has reported its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for several years. For 2024, Cheniere reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 9.76 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 192.87 million kg CO2e. The total Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2024 are approximately 9.95 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 9.73 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at about 214.62 million kg CO2e. This resulted in total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 9.94 billion kg CO2e for 2023. For 2022, Cheniere reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 9.79 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 224.17 million kg CO2e, totalling approximately 10.01 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. Looking back to 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 9.00 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 239.45 million kg CO2e, making total Scope 1 and 2 emissions approximately 9.24 billion kg CO2e. In 2020, Cheniere's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 6.15 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at about 233.67 million kg CO2e, for a total of approximately 6.38 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2). The company's Scope 3 emissions data is not currently available, with "purchased goods and services" being a missing data point for reporting years including 2024. Cheniere Energy has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets for GHG emissions or commitments to initiatives like the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Climate Pledge.
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