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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Industry Benchmark
Green Plains's score of 32 is higher than 89% 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., headquartered in the United States, reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. The total emissions were approximately 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e, broken down into Scope 1 emissions of about 1,205,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 366,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 2,533,000,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, with all three scopes disclosed. Green Plains has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon-neutral operations by 2050. In the near term, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 37.8% and Scope 3 emissions by 22.5% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, Green Plains is actively involved in carbon capture initiatives, particularly through its participation in the Summit Carbon Solutions Midwest Carbon Express project, which aims to capture and store biogenic carbon dioxide from its biorefineries. This project is expected to significantly lower the carbon intensity of its operations, with an anticipated completion date in 2024. Overall, Green Plains is making strides towards reducing its carbon footprint while committing to long-term sustainability goals.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,501,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
