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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.

3

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.

10

Industry Benchmark

West Biofuels's score of 3 is lower than 90% 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 significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 68,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 19,623,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 28,402,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to around 20,557,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services contributing about 30,038,000 kg CO2e. Currently, West Biofuels has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges. However, the company is actively engaged in initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, although detailed information on these initiatives is not provided. As the biofuels industry continues to evolve, West Biofuels remains committed to addressing its environmental impact and contributing to climate action efforts.

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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 very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. This request for West Biofuels is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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West Biofuels is not participating in any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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