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FuelCell Energy, Inc.

FuelCell Energy, Inc., a leading player in the clean energy sector, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself as a pioneer in fuel cell technology, focusing on the development and commercialisation of fuel cell power plants that convert natural gas and renewable resources into clean electricity. FuelCell Energy's core offerings include its Direct FuelCell® technology, which stands out for its high efficiency and low emissions. The company has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with various municipalities and corporations to deploy its innovative solutions for sustainable energy generation. With a strong market position, FuelCell Energy continues to drive advancements in the energy industry, contributing to a greener future through its commitment to reducing carbon footprints and enhancing energy resilience.

DitchCarbon Score

How does FuelCell Energy, 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.

39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

FuelCell Energy, Inc.'s score of 39 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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FuelCell Energy, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2024, FuelCell Energy, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 175,907,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 4,276,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 30,423,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This brings their total Scope 1 and 2 emissions to about 180,183,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2023, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 126,189,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 3,781,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 21,977,000 kg CO2e, resulting in total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 129,980,500 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, FuelCell Energy has shown a trend of increasing emissions, with 2022 figures indicating Scope 1 emissions of about 112,483,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 4,091,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 20,401,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, the company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. Their climate commitments remain unspecified, indicating a potential area for future development in sustainability practices.

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Scope 1
80,634,000
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Scope 2
2,938,000
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Scope 3
10,627,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. FuelCell Energy, Inc.'s primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 FuelCell Energy, 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.

FuelCell Energy, 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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