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Petroleum Products
US
updated 6 months ago

KiOR, Inc.

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KiOR, Inc., a pioneering biofuel company headquartered in the United States, is at the forefront of the renewable energy sector. Founded in 2007, KiOR has made significant strides in developing advanced biofuels from non-food biomass, positioning itself as a leader in the conversion of lignocellulosic materials into high-quality transportation fuels. With major operations in the southern US, KiOR's innovative technology enables the production of drop-in fuels that seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure. The company’s unique catalytic process distinguishes its offerings, allowing for efficient and sustainable fuel production. KiOR has garnered attention for its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting energy independence, solidifying its reputation within the bioenergy industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does KiOR, Inc.'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.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Petroleum Products 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

KiOR, Inc.'s score of 23 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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KiOR, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

KiOR, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report any carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of specific figures in kg CO2e. Furthermore, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges associated with the company. This lack of data suggests that KiOR, Inc. may not have established formal commitments to reduce its carbon footprint or engage in industry-standard climate initiatives. In the context of the broader industry, many companies are increasingly adopting science-based targets and participating in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to align their operations with climate goals. However, without specific emissions data or commitments, it is unclear how KiOR, Inc. positions itself within these trends.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. KiOR, Inc.'s primary industry is Non-specified Petroleum Products, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 KiOR, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

KiOR, Inc. 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
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