Reduced emissions

In 2022, Neste’s renewable solutions helped customers in several geographic markets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions globally by 11.1 million tons* altogether. This amount equals the annual carbon footprint of 1.8 million average EU citizens (source: World Bank) or the removal of four million passenger cars from the roads for a full year.

Using Neste MY Renewable Diesel produced from renewable raw materials can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 75 to 95%* over the life cycle of the fuel compared to fossil diesel. 

Neste MY Renewable Diesel and fossil diesel differ both in the total amount of emissions generated throughout their life cycles and in how the emissions are distributed between the different phases of their life cycles.

Neste MY Renewable Diesel helps reduce GHG emissions by as much as 75-95%

Solution for improving local air quality

In addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Neste MY Renewable Diesel also offers a cost-effective solution for reducing traffic-related local emissions and improving local air quality in urban areas, making it an excellent alternative for powering city buses, for example.

Scientific studies and field trials** have shown that the use of Neste MY Renewable Diesel brings the following benefits compared to fossil diesel:

  • up to 33% lower levels of fine particulates 
  • up to 30% less hydrocarbons (HC)
  • up to 24% lower carbon monoxide (CO) emissions
  • up to 9% less nitrogen oxides (NOx) 
  • reduced levels of polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)

Local emissions can be reduced effectively also by investing in a new fleet of vehicles with electric engines or the most modern diesel engines. However, if such investment is not an option, Neste MY Renewable Diesel offers a drop-in solution that the existing vehicles can use right away. Engines that are older and less advanced gain more distinct emissions-cutting benefits from Neste MY Renewable Diesel. 

*) The GHG emission reduction percentage varies depending on the region-specific legislation that provides the methodology for the calculations (e.g. EU RED II 2018/2001/EU for Europe and US California LCFS for the US), and the raw material mix used to manufacture the product for each market.

**) These average emission reduction figures are derived from studies on Neste MY Renewable Diesel and HVO fuels when 100% Neste MY Renewable Diesel has been used as the fuel. Vehicle emissions have been compared to those of conventional sulfur-free diesel. The findings are published in more than 40 scientific publications.