Climate Change Data

Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016, 2017, 2021)

Reporting Period: 2016

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2,133,006 tCO2e/year (Boron Plant only)
Scope 1 Emissions:6,012 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:58,715 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:2,069,176 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:165,912 MWh/year
Water Consumption:1,051 m3/year
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Environment
  • Profit & Stability
  • Citizenship

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 647,164 metric tons of CO2e by displacing 329 million gallons of gasoline and diesel.
  • Redeem RNG contributed to over 348,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
  • Consolidated headquarters operations into one LEED™-certified building, reducing energy usage.

Social Achievements

  • Supported various community initiatives such as Run Seal Beach, Second Harvest Food Bank, Toys for Tots, and Huntington Beach Youth Shelter.
  • Offered employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a comprehensive Code of Ethics and Anti-Corruption Policy.
  • Implemented a Whistleblower Policy and retained a third-party reporting service for financial improprieties.
  • Maintained a diverse board of directors.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 40% female and minority representation in leadership roles by 2022.
  • Fuel all Clean Energy operations and maintenance fleet vehicles with clean natural gas by 2022.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce paper usage by 20% by 2022.

Environmental Challenges

  • Methane leaks from natural gas infrastructure.
  • Water usage associated with hydraulic fracturing (though mitigated by increased use of RNG).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented an expanded Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program in California, with plans for nationwide rollout.
  • Increased use of renewable natural gas (RNG) to reduce water consumption associated with fossil fuel extraction.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Fostering strong relationships with suppliers adhering to best practices related to health, safety, environmental protection, and human and labor rights.
  • Requesting fuel tanker haulers use natural gas trucks (with future goals to be established).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, GRI Oil and Gas Sector Supplement

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: iCompli Sustainability, a division of BPA Worldwide

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Redeem RNG
  • CleanCNG compressor

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2017

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2,271,996 metric tons of CO2 equivalent (Boron Plant only)
Scope 1 Emissions:5,693 metric tons of CO2 equivalent
Scope 2 Emissions:46,643 metric tons of CO2 equivalent
Scope 3 Emissions:2,220,579 metric tons of CO2 equivalent

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Environment
  • Economics
  • Citizenship

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced carbon footprint by 19% from 2016 baseline.
  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 435,701 metric tons through Redeem™ RNG.
  • 92% of Clean Energy vehicles are natural gas-powered (29% increase since 2016).

Social Achievements

  • Supported Toys for Tots and Second Harvest Food Bank.
  • Supported Run Seal Beach community race.
  • Provided comprehensive OSHA training to employees.

Governance Achievements

  • Board of Directors provides independent oversight.
  • Code of Ethics ensures high integrity.
  • Anti-Corruption Policy prohibits bribery and corruption.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Grow low-carbon fuel portfolio to 100% by 2025.
  • Achieve zero carbon intensity renewables portfolio by 2025.
  • Reduce Clean Energy’s carbon footprint by 25% by 2025.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 40% leadership representation by women and minorities by 2020.
  • Procure natural gas vehicles for all Clean Energy maintenance fleets by 2022.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce paper usage by 20% by 2022.
  • Roll out expanded LDAR program nationally (pending results).

Environmental Challenges

  • Methane leaks in natural gas production and distribution.
  • Increased paper usage (2% increase from 2016).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Expanded Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program in California (with plans for national rollout).
  • Plans to reduce paper usage by 20% by 2022.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Requesting fuel tanker haulers use natural gas trucks.
  • Tracking materials and services supplied by local and small businesses (starting 2018).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, GRI Oil and Gas Sector Supplement

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Redeem™ RNG

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,801,527 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:57,750 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:54,527 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:1,689,250 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:78% of vehicle fuel sales
Carbon Intensity:-3.71 g CO2e/MJ (weighted average for RNG supplied in 2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and Air Emissions
  • Environmental and Social Impacts of Natural Gas Extraction, Processing, and Transport
  • Enabling Renewable Energy for Transportation
  • Climate Transition Risk
  • Water Stewardship
  • Operational Energy Efficiency
  • Supplier Social and Environmental Performance
  • Biodiversity and Land Use
  • Waste
  • Employee Recruitment, Retention, and Engagement
  • Employee and Contractor Safety
  • Disproportionate Air-Quality Impacts in Low-Income Communities
  • Labor Standards and Employment Conditions
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Human Rights
  • Policy Advocacy and Lobbying
  • Disaster Preparedness and Response
  • Internal Governance Structures
  • Business Ethics, Executive Compensation, and Incentives
  • Infrastructure Safety and Security

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 21% compared to 2017 baseline.
  • 78% of vehicle fuel sales were RNG in 2021 (up from 74% in 2020).
  • Achieved a weighted average portfolio carbon intensity of -3.71 g CO2e/MJ for RNG supplied in 2021.
  • Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 24% compared to 2017 baseline.
  • 45% reduction in Scope 1 emissions in 2021 versus 2020, largely due to a 47.5% reduction in fugitive emissions at the Boron Plant.
  • Boron Plant operational electricity efficiency increased by 22.7% versus 2020.

Social Achievements

  • Launched Zero Now financing program to increase deployment of RNG heavy-duty trucks.
  • Successfully completed Market Acceleration Program (MAP) to expedite funding approval for drayage trucks.
  • Partnered with Amazon to provide RNG, including construction of 19 new fueling stations.
  • Continued partnership with American Lung Association, raising $123,182.40.
  • Maintained a voluntary employee turnover rate below 20% (17.7%).
  • High employee engagement and satisfaction ratings in 2021.

Governance Achievements

  • Welcomed three new Board members in 2021.
  • Executive compensation received a favorable advisory vote from approximately 94.67% of votes cast.
  • Confirmed that 100% of industry associations align with Clean Energy’s sustainability strategy and goals.
  • 100% compliant with all state and federal regulations for reporting political contributions.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Become a climate-neutral company by 2035.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Deliver 100% RNG to on-road vehicle customers by 2025.
  • Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2025 (from 2017 baseline).
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Clean Energy’s carbon footprint by 25% by 2025 (from 2017 baseline).
  • Procure natural gas or alternative fuel vehicles for all Clean Energy maintenance fleet vehicles by 2022.
  • Institute Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Program at 100% of Clean Energy-owned stations by 2025.
  • Increase number of women in full workforce to 40% by 2025.
  • Increase number of people of color in our full workforce to 40% by 2025.
  • Fill 20% of senior leadership roles with women by 2025.
  • Fill 20% of senior leadership roles with people of color by 2025.
  • Affirm that 100% of industry association (lobbying positions) align with Clean Energy’s sustainability goals by EOY 2022.

Environmental Challenges

  • Meeting growing customer demand for RNG.
  • Competition from other alternative fuels (electric vehicles, hydrogen, renewable diesel).
  • Potential diversion of RNG from transportation fuel due to utility procurement goals.
  • Regulatory and market changes affecting the RNG marketplace.
  • Climate change impacts on dairy farms (droughts, floods) affecting RNG supply.
  • Rapidly evolving ESG reporting landscape.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Established partnerships with TotalEnergies and bp to procure more RNG.
  • Investing in RNG project development.
  • Developing hydrogen fuel production from RNG.
  • Investing in BTR Energy to track renewable electricity from RNG.
  • Actively participating in policy advocacy and development.
  • Actively participating in workstreams to stay informed on ESG reporting developments.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Works with local suppliers, vendors, and contractors where possible.
  • Plans to include social and environmental performance indicators in criteria for new suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Increased frequency and severity of weather events impacting operations and RNG supply.
  • Impacts of climate change on dairy agriculture.
Transition Risks
  • Pricing fluctuations in LCFS credits or RIN prices.
  • Regulatory amendments and new compliance standards.
  • Competition from other alternative fuels.
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for RNG due to climate change mitigation efforts.
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services.
  • Diversification into hydrogen fuel production from RNG.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
  • SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
  • SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)
  • SDG 15 (Life on Land)
  • SDG 4 (Quality Education)
  • SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
  • SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
  • SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions)

Clean Energy's initiatives contribute to these SDGs through RNG production, infrastructure development, workforce development, policy advocacy, and community engagement.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • RNG