- Feedstock price volatility
- Supply chain disruptions
- Concerns about feedstock availability to support industry growth
- Concerns regarding environmental impacts of feedstock production (biodiversity and deforestation)
- Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC) concerns
- Cybersecurity and privacy risks
Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Renewable Energy Group, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 144.0 thousand MT CO2e/year (Scope 1); 70.5 thousand MT CO2e/year (Scope 2 location-based); 47.2 thousand MT CO2e/year (Scope 2 market-based); 1315.2 thousand MT CO2e/year (partial Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 144.0 thousand MT CO2e/year; Scope 2: 70.5 thousand MT CO2e/year (location-based); 47.2 thousand MT CO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 1.3K thousand MT CO2e/year (partial). 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
144.0 thousand MT CO2e/year (Scope 1); 70.5 thousand MT CO2e/year (Scope 2 location-based); 47.2 thousand MT CO2e/year (Scope 2 market-based); 1315.2 thousand MT CO2e/year (partial Scope 3)
2021
Renewable Energy
6% (REG-sourced renewable electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
1.4M m3/year
2021
Waste
13.5K MT/year (non-hazardous); 29.8 MT/year (hazardous)
2021
Energy Use
2.9K thousand GJ/year (direct); 802.60 thousand GJ/year (indirect)
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 144.0 thousand MT CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 70.5 thousand MT CO2e/year (location-based); 47.2 thousand MT CO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.3K thousand MT CO2e/year (partial) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 144.0 thousand MT CO2e/year (Scope 1); 70.5 thousand MT CO2e/year (Scope 2 location-based); 47.2 thousand MT CO2e/year (Scope 2 market-based); 1315.2 thousand MT CO2e/year (partial Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions through various initiatives (specific quantification not provided in easily extractable format)
- Achieved close to 100% Scope 1 GHG emissions reduction compared to petroleum diesel through bio-based diesel usage.
- Annual carbon emissions reduced by 2.4 million metric tons at Geismar facility (post-expansion).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable SourcingDecarbonization & Environmental StewardshipResponsible BusinessHealth & SafetyCare for People