Public Profile

Owensboro Grain Company

Owensboro Grain Company, a prominent player in the agricultural sector, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across the Midwest. Founded in 1990, the company has established itself as a leader in grain processing and marketing, specialising in soybeans and corn. Owensboro Grain is renowned for its high-quality oil extraction and meal production, catering to both domestic and international markets. The company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart, ensuring that its products meet the evolving needs of the food and feed industries. With a strong market position, Owensboro Grain has achieved notable milestones, including expanding its processing capabilities and enhancing its supply chain efficiency. This dedication to excellence has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner in the grain industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Owensboro Grain Company'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 Metal Fabrication 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

Owensboro Grain Company's score of 13 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Owensboro Grain Company's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Owensboro Grain Company reported a total Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity of approximately 1,220 kg CO2e per tonne. This figure reflects a continued commitment to reducing carbon emissions, showing a decrease from 1,270 kg CO2e per tonne in 2020, 1,310 kg CO2e per tonne in 2019, and 1,280 kg CO2e per tonne in 2018. Despite these reductions, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Owensboro Grain Company. The company is actively working within the industry context to enhance its sustainability practices, although specific initiatives or commitments have not been detailed. Overall, Owensboro Grain Company demonstrates a trend towards lower emissions, aligning with broader climate action goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Owensboro Grain Company's primary industry is Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment (28), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Owensboro Grain Company 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.

Owensboro Grain Company 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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