Public Profile

Black Hills Lignite

Black Hills Lignite, a subsidiary of Black Hills Corporation, is a prominent player in the energy sector, headquartered in the United States. Established in the early 1990s, the company has carved a niche in the lignite coal industry, primarily operating in the Northern Great Plains region. Specialising in the extraction and processing of lignite coal, Black Hills Lignite offers unique products that cater to both local and regional energy needs. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in coal utilisation, contributing significantly to the energy landscape. With a strong market position, Black Hills Lignite has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in clean coal technology, which enhance the efficiency and environmental performance of its operations. As a key supplier of lignite, the company continues to play a vital role in supporting energy generation while prioritising responsible resource management.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Black Hills Lignite'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Lignite Coal 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Black Hills Lignite's score of 3 is lower 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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Black Hills Lignite's reported carbon emissions

Black Hills Lignite, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it specify any reduction targets or initiatives. Without specific emissions figures or commitments, it is challenging to assess the company's climate impact or its strategies for addressing carbon emissions. In the absence of detailed information, it is essential to monitor industry trends and the company's future announcements regarding climate commitments and emissions reduction strategies.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Black Hills Lignite's primary industry is Lignite/Brown Coal, 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. Black Hills Lignite is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Black Hills Lignite is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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