Renewable Diesel Fuels Deliver Largest Carbon Emission Reductions in California Transport
Bio-based diesel fuels, such as Neste MY Renewable Diesel, achieved the largest reduction in carbon dioxide emissions for California's transportation sector in 2018, according to data from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
Helsinki – Bio-based diesel fuels like Neste MY Renewable Diesel delivered the state's largest reduction in carbon dioxide emissions for the transportation sector in 2018, according to new data from the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) Low Carbon Fuel Standard program.
In 2018, the use of these bio-based fuels reduced 4.3 million tons of carbon dioxide in California. This surpassed the reduction from ethanol for the first time since the program began in 2011. Collectively, renewable diesel and biodiesel have reduced CO2 emissions by over 18 million tons since the program's inception.
Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a low-carbon fuel produced from 100% renewable and sustainable raw materials, primarily wastes and residues. The fuel cuts greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 percent and reduces local engine-out emissions, while enhancing fleet performance. Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a drop-in alternative to fossil diesel, fully compatible with current fuel distribution infrastructures and diesel engines.
"This study from CARB is a welcome confirmation: renewable diesel can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make an immediate contribution to the reduction of California's carbon footprint while using existing infrastructure and without further investments," said Jeremy Baines, Vice President, Neste US Inc.
Transportation is currently the leading cause of carbon emissions in the U.S. Neste is the world's largest producer of renewable diesel refined from waste and residues, and the largest supplier of renewable diesel to the state of California.