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West Biofuels

West Biofuels, a leading player in the renewable energy sector, is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily across various regions in the country. Founded in 2008, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the biofuels industry, focusing on the production of sustainable biofuels and advanced bioenergy solutions. Specialising in converting waste materials into high-quality biofuels, West Biofuels stands out for its innovative approach to sustainability and resource efficiency. The company’s core offerings include biodiesel and renewable diesel, which are designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote a circular economy. With a commitment to environmental stewardship, West Biofuels has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the transition to cleaner energy sources. Its dedication to quality and sustainability has earned the company recognition within the industry, making it a key player in the biofuels market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does West Biofuels'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.

9

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Biogas Production 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

West Biofuels's score of 9 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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West Biofuels's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, West Biofuels reported total carbon emissions of approximately 68,000,000 kg CO2e, broken down into Scope 1 emissions of about 19,623,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 28,402,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 20,557,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions were significantly influenced by purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 30,038,000 kg CO2e. As of the latest data, West Biofuels has not established specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of defined reduction initiatives suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. The company operates within the biofuels sector, which is increasingly focused on reducing carbon footprints and enhancing sustainability practices.

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2021
Scope 1
19,623,000
Scope 2
28,402,000
Scope 3
20,557,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. West Biofuels's primary industry is Biogas, which is 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. West Biofuels is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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West Biofuels 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.

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CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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