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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Enviva's score of 6 is lower than 87% 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. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals that 7,638,000 kg CO2e stemmed from fuel and energy-related activities, 62,465,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution, and a substantial 328,082,000 kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution. Over the years, Enviva's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at 245,994,000 kg CO2e in 2019, 220,527,000 kg CO2e in 2018, and 221,826,000 kg CO2e in 2017. Despite these figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Enviva, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. As a leading biomass producer headquartered in the US, Enviva's operations and emissions are critical to understanding the broader context of the biomass industry's impact on climate change. The company’s commitment to addressing its carbon footprint remains essential as it navigates the challenges of sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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Add to project| 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.
