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 significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 2,290,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 393,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 470,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, amounting to around 56,490,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products (approximately 45,070,000,000 kg CO2e). Neste has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to a 2019 baseline, with a target to achieve carbon-neutral production by 2035. This commitment reflects a strategic focus on sustainability and aligns with global climate goals. Additionally, Neste plans to reduce the use phase emission intensity of its sold fuel products by 50% by 2040 compared to 2020 levels. The company is actively engaged in initiatives to combat climate change, having signed the Amazon Climate Pledge in December 2020, which underscores its commitment to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. Overall, Neste's efforts are directed towards leading the transformation to a carbon-neutral value chain by 2040, demonstrating a proactive approach to environmental stewardship.
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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.
