Neste
Neste Corporation, commonly known as Neste, is a Finnish company headquartered in Espoo, Finland (FI). Founded in 1948, Neste has established itself as a leader in the renewable fuels and chemicals industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to producing sustainable solutions, including renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and various biochemicals. Neste's commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles sets it apart in the market, as it utilises advanced technologies to convert waste and residues into high-quality products. With a strong focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Neste has achieved notable milestones, including being ranked as the world's most sustainable company in the energy sector. As a pioneer in renewable solutions, Neste continues to drive the transition towards a more sustainable future.
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Neste's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Neste reported total carbon emissions of approximately 59,173,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,290,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 393,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of about 56,490,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions include 45,070,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 7,390,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Neste has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to a 2019 baseline, with a target to achieve carbon-neutral production by 2035. This commitment is part of a broader strategy to lead the transformation towards a carbon-neutral value chain by 2040. Additionally, Neste aims to reduce the use phase emission intensity of its sold fuel products by 50% by 2040 compared to 2020 levels. These targets reflect Neste's commitment to combat climate change and align with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C, as outlined in the Paris Agreement. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a clear pathway to significantly lower its carbon footprint in the coming years.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,694,100,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 434,200,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Neste is participating in some 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.
