New Fortress Energy Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:4,535,240 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:229,381 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:20,798 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:4,285,461 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:25,012,393 MWh/year
Carbon Intensity:0.4 CO2e/$1000 of revenue in 2023
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Environmental Protection
- Health and Safety
- Workforce Development and Inclusion
- Community Investment
- Governance and Compliance
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved zero reportable spills for the sixth consecutive year.
- Expanded leak detection and repair (LDAR) programs to additional operating sites.
- Integrated water recycling system in Puerto Rico emergency power units to reduce water usage and emissions.
Social Achievements
- Created 205 full-time jobs globally, prioritizing local hiring.
- Conducted volunteer events in key locations worldwide.
- Continued annual year-end donation matching program for employees, more than doubling employee donations compared to the previous year.
- Implemented a new human capital management platform to improve talent assessment, learning and development, and people analytics.
- Expanded health benefits, including a holistic wellness program to encourage healthy eating and exercise.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented Oracle NetSuite ERP system to support operations, finance, and governance functions.
- Launched automated compliance training on the LRN Corporation platform.
- Provided global compliance training in multiple disciplines (e.g., anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and sanctions) in various languages; automated tracking enabled targeted follow-up to ensure maximum employee participation.
- Improved supplier recertification process to reduce supplier response time and increase efficiency of internal tracking.
- Continued to train employees on cybersecurity risks through periodic testing and achieved a phishing click-through rate below 10%.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2030 (for legacy units; new facilities to pursue decarbonization to the greatest extent possible).
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve DQO (Chemical Oxygen Demand) at first FLNG facility.
- Begin licensing and construction of a hydrogen-associated facility.
- Conduct a formal Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) for one facility and develop a facility-level climate mitigation strategy.
- Complete CCRA risk assessment process at additional facilities until all facilities under operational control are addressed.
Short-term Goals:
- Maintain zero reportable spills.
- Expand LDAR programs to all applicable operational sites.
- Complete modifications to regasification system to increase efficiency and reduce emissions at La Paz facility.
- Implement solutions to replace municipal (potable) water use in fire protection systems at best candidate sites.
Environmental Challenges
- Increased operational carbon intensity by 10% due to significant growth in energy supply.
- Short-term and long-term regulatory risks from increasing oversight of natural gas and LNG operations.
- Climate-related physical risks from extreme weather events due to coastal location of facilities.
- Market fluctuation risks from reduced demand for fossil fuels due to net-zero commitments.
- Cybersecurity threats amplified by geopolitical tensions and socioeconomic instability caused by climate change impacts.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued evaluation and implementation of practices to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions.
- Increased granular data on LNG and natural gas management to meet disclosure requirements.
- Investment in technology to reduce methane emissions, air pollutant emissions, and other environmental impacts.
- Incorporation of measures to mitigate risks from extreme weather and natural hazards into project designs and operational procedures.
- Engagement with multiple suppliers in various locations to avoid supply chain disruptions.
- Continuous improvement of cybersecurity defenses, including comprehensive policies, mandatory training, and a Cybersecurity Council.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual recertification program for selected suppliers.
Responsible Procurement
- Anti-corruption clauses in contracts.
- Reference to Code of Business Conduct policy.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Flooding
- Hurricanes
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Increased regulation
- Reduced demand for fossil fuels
Opportunities
- Development of low-carbon energy solutions (hydrogen).
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD (partially, transitioning to IFRS S2), IPIECA
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 13: Climate Action
NFE's mission to provide clean energy and its commitment to net-zero emissions align with these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Agile LNG technology
- Hydrogen