Enviva
Enviva Inc., a leading player in the biomass industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across the Southeastern region. Founded in 2004, Enviva has established itself as a key supplier of sustainable wood pellets, which serve as a renewable energy source for power generation and heating. The company focuses on producing high-quality biomass products that are unique due to their commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Enviva's wood pellets are sourced from responsibly managed forests, ensuring minimal impact on ecosystems. With a strong market position, Enviva has achieved notable milestones, including becoming one of the largest producers of wood pellets globally, catering to a growing demand for renewable energy solutions.
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Enviva's score of 16 is lower than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Enviva's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Enviva reported total carbon emissions of approximately 289,363,000 kg CO2e, which includes 45,208,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 244,155,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 398,185,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a notable increase in emissions compared to previous years, reflecting the company's expanding operations. In 2019, the total emissions were about 245,994,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 31,032,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 214,962,000 kg CO2e. The trend continued from 2018, where total emissions were approximately 220,527,000 kg CO2e, comprising 21,652,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 198,382,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite the increase in emissions, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or initiatives from Enviva aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company has not committed to any specific climate pledges or science-based targets, indicating a potential area for future improvement in their sustainability strategy. Overall, while Enviva's emissions have risen in recent years, their lack of defined reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 19,147,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 202,228,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Enviva 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.
