PBF Energy Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:4,744 million metric tonnes CO2e (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:4,744 million metric tonnes CO2e (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:1,667 million metric tonnes CO2e (2021)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:201,000 thousand cubic meters (2021)
Waste Generated:74,668 tons (2021)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Partnership with a third-party company to recover and convert carbon dioxide produced at the Delaware City Refinery into a saleable commodity, eliminating millions of pounds of CO2 from the environmental footprint.
- Repowered a locomotive at the Toledo Refinery with ultra-low-emissions engines, reducing nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions by up to 90%, fuel consumption by up to 70%, noise levels by 85%, and increasing efficiency by up to 75%.
- Conversion of Vapor Combustion Units (VCU) at the Paulsboro and Knoxville Terminals to Vapor Recovery Units (VRU), recovering approximately 1,000,000 gallons of usable gasoline per year.
- Continuous reduction of waste through reuse, recycling, and source reduction efforts, including the reclamation of precious metals from spent catalysts.
Social Achievements
- Providing a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and income-protection plans; on-site gyms at most refineries; and discounted memberships at fitness centers.
- Offering a range of training opportunities, including a partnership with LinkedIn Learning and a tuition reimbursement program.
- Active community engagement through Community Advisory Panels (CAPs), open communication with stakeholders, sponsorships of local activities, and educational support for students.
- Multiple refinery-specific initiatives supporting local communities (detailed in Refinery Spotlights).
Governance Achievements
- Establishment of an ESG Executive Committee to direct company ESG initiatives.
- Board of Directors with eight of nine members being independent, and an average tenure of 6 years.
- Adoption of a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, promoting honesty, accountability, and equal employment opportunity.
- Implementation of a whistleblower program.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing Standard
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Renewable diesel fuel production facility under construction at Chalmette Refinery; exploring clean hydrogen as a future fuel.
Awards & Recognition
- Multiple American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers Safety Achievement Awards (various refineries)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety
- Environmental Responsibility
- Inclusion and Diversity
- Community Engagement
- Development of renewable and other clean fuels
Environmental Achievements
- Commenced production of renewable fuels in July 2023 at St. Bernard Renewables LLC (SBR)
- SBR has ~320,000,000 gallons of annual renewable fuels production capacity
- Potential to generate 500 million RINs annually at SBR
- Advanced processes and technology to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Social Achievements
- Engaging local communities through educational programs, philanthropic efforts and volunteering
- Promoting inclusion and diversity across the company
Governance Achievements
- Simplified corporate structure with buy-in of PBF Logistics LP (2022)
- Reinstated and increased regular quarterly dividend
- Increased share repurchase authorization in February 2024
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Risk that expansion into renewable fuels may not occur on expected timeframes or at all
- Risks associated with obligation to buy Renewable Identification Numbers and related market risks
- Risks relating to the securities markets generally
- Impact of changes in inflation, interest rates and capital costs
Mitigation Strategies
- Disciplined capital allocation
- Maintain conservative balance sheet and strong liquidity
- Investing to drive long-term earnings growth and enhance assets to promote shareholder returns
- Strategic partnership with Eni for St. Bernard Renewables
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of renewable and other clean fuels
- Clean hydrogen production
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Renewable diesel
- Clean hydrogen
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety
- Environmental Responsibility
- Renewable Fuels Development
- Inclusion and Diversity
- Community Engagement
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction
Environmental Achievements
- Commenced production of renewable fuels at St. Bernard Renewables in July 2023
- ~320,000,000 gallons of annual renewable fuels production capacity at St. Bernard Renewables
Social Achievements
- Engaging local communities through educational programs, philanthropic efforts and volunteering
- Promoting inclusion and diversity across the company
Governance Achievements
- Simplified corporate structure with buy-in of PBF Logistics LP (2022)
- Reinstated and increased regular quarterly dividend
- Increased share repurchase authorization in February 2024
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Risks associated with our obligation to buy Renewable Identification Numbers and related market risks related to the price volatility thereof
- The risk that our expansion into the renewable fuels space, including renewable diesel production, may not occur on expected timeframes or at all, and we may not realize expected benefits from any such projects
Mitigation Strategies
- Strategic partnership with Eni for St. Bernard Renewables, bringing global expertise in feedstock sourcing and renewables production
- Disciplined capital allocation and focus on core business while pursuing disciplined growth and diversification opportunities
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of clean hydrogen and renewable electricity
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Renewable fuels