- Potential negative impacts of climate change on construction activities due to greater weather volatility.
- Carbon pricing programs in Oregon and Washington adding to operational costs.
- Stringent California emission reduction regulations.
- Advanced Clean Fleets regulations in California requiring fleet replacement with zero-emission vehicles.
Knife River Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Knife River Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 471.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 combined). By scope: Scope 1: 421.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 49.8K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
471.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 combined)
2023
Renewable Energy
27% (renewable diesel)
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 421.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 49.8K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 emissions from 454,456 tons in 2022 to 421,670 tons in 2023
- Reduced Scope 2 emissions from 51,237 tons in 2022 to 49,836 tons in 2023
- Renewable diesel accounted for approximately 27% of the company’s total diesel fuel consumption in 2023.
- Used approximately 21,000 railcars to ship 2.2 million tons of aggregate material in 2023, reducing reliance on trucks.
- Shipped approximately 534,500 tons of aggregate products via barge in 2023, eliminating approximately 17,500 truck deliveries.
- Implemented fuel conservation programs and automatic shutdown systems on heavy-haul trucks to reduce emissions.
- In California, met on-road diesel emission standards two years ahead of schedule.
- Recycled 2.7 million gallons of oil and 358 tons of steel through Jebro Inc. in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Evaluate corporatewide carbon emission intensity goals.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero carbon emissions (long-term goal, timeline not specified)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
PeopleSafetyQualityEnvironmentGovernanceSocial