Public Profile

Penny Newman Grain

Penny Newman Grain, a prominent player in the grain handling and marketing industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1978, the company has established itself as a leader in grain merchandising, logistics, and storage solutions, primarily serving the agricultural sectors across the Midwest and beyond. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Penny Newman Grain offers a diverse range of services, including grain procurement, transportation, and risk management. Their unique approach combines innovative technology with deep industry expertise, ensuring optimal service for farmers and producers. Recognised for its strong market position, Penny Newman Grain has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that enhance its operational capabilities. The company continues to set benchmarks in the grain industry, driven by a dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Penny Newman Grain'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.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing 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

Penny Newman Grain's score of 13 is lower than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Penny Newman Grain's reported carbon emissions

Penny Newman Grain, headquartered in the US, has not disclosed specific carbon emissions data for recent years. The latest available emissions data dates back to 2016, where the company reported emissions factors related to ethanol production pathways, such as 0.07633 kg CO2e per MJ for ethanol from Midwest sorghum. Currently, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Penny Newman Grain, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce carbon emissions. The absence of specific Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions data further highlights the need for enhanced transparency in their climate strategy. As the grain industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding sustainability, it is crucial for companies like Penny Newman Grain to establish clear climate commitments and reduction targets to align with global efforts to combat climate change.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Penny Newman Grain's primary industry is Sugar, 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. Penny Newman Grain is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Penny Newman Grain 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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