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Green Plains

Green Plains Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the renewable energy and agricultural sectors. Founded in 2004, the company has established itself as a significant producer of ethanol and related products, with major operations across the Midwest. Specialising in the production of high-quality ethanol, distillers grains, and other renewable fuels, Green Plains is committed to sustainability and innovation. Its unique approach to integrating advanced technologies in biofuel production sets it apart in the industry. With a strong market position, Green Plains has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions and expansions that enhance its operational capabilities. The company continues to drive advancements in renewable energy, contributing to a more sustainable future while meeting the growing demand for eco-friendly fuel alternatives.

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33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Heavy Fuel Oil 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.

5

Industry Benchmark

Green Plains's score of 33 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Green Plains's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Green Plains Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,533,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,205,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 366,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,533,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through significant initiatives. Green Plains has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 37.8% and Scope 3 emissions by 22.5% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively engaged in carbon reduction strategies, including participation in the Summit Carbon Solutions Midwest Carbon Express project, which aims to capture and store biogenic carbon dioxide from its biorefineries. This initiative is expected to significantly lower the carbon intensity of its operations, with completion anticipated in 2024. Overall, Green Plains is committed to enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint, contributing to broader climate goals while maintaining operational efficiency.

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Scope 1
1,501,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Green Plains's primary industry is Heavy Fuel Oil, which is very high 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 Green Plains is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Green Plains is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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