Valero Energy Corporation

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Valero Energy Corporation doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 16

Valero Energy Corporation has a DitchCarbon Score of 16 out of 100, indicating a low performance in sustainability measures. This score suggests that the company has a high carbon intensity relative to its industry peers. Efforts to reduce emissions and improve sustainability are necessary for Valero Energy Corporation to increase its score.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Valero Energy Corporation is part of the energy generation and distribution industry, which has a carbon intensity ranking of very high. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Valero Energy Corporation operates in the United States, which has a low carbon intensity rating. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by indicating a cleaner energy grid and lower carbon footprint for their operations.

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In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

14.44%

...this company is doing 14.44% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Valero Energy Corporation, founded in 1980 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, operates within the energy generation and distribution industry. As a leading independent petroleum refiner and ethanol producer, Valero boasts a network of 15 petroleum refineries and 11 ethanol plants across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company specializes in manufacturing and marketing transportation fuels, petrochemical products, and also holds a significant presence in the midstream sector through Valero Energy Partners LP.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Valero Energy Corporation

Valero Energy Corporation should enhance their machinery and equipment to be cleaner and more efficient, which could potentially reduce their emissions by 15%.

Good news, Valero Energy has committed to SBTi climate goals

Valero Energy Corporation has pledged to set science-based targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science. This commitment means the company will develop and implement strategies to significantly cut its carbon footprint across its operations and value chain.
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