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Vertex Energy, Inc.

Vertex Energy, Inc., a leading player in the energy sector, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across various regions. Founded in 2008, the company has established itself as a key provider of environmentally sustainable solutions in the oil and gas industry, focusing on the recycling and re-refining of used motor oil and other petroleum products. Vertex Energy's core offerings include advanced re-refining processes that convert waste oils into high-quality base oils, setting them apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its operational capacity and market reach. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Vertex Energy continues to strengthen its position as a trusted partner in the energy transition, contributing to a circular economy while delivering exceptional value to its clients.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Vertex Energy, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Crude Oil Extraction industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Vertex Energy, Inc.'s score of 3 is lower than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vertex Energy, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Vertex Energy, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor specific reduction targets or climate commitments outlined in their initiatives. Without concrete figures or defined goals, it is challenging to assess their carbon footprint or climate strategy. However, the company operates within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As such, it is likely that Vertex Energy is exploring opportunities to align with broader industry standards and practices aimed at mitigating climate change impacts.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vertex Energy, Inc.'s primary industry is Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Vertex Energy, Inc. is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Vertex Energy, Inc. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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