- Climate change impacts (extreme weather, droughts, flooding, supply chain disruptions)
- Evolving legal landscape and compliance costs
- Energy transition costs and market fluctuations
- Industry scrutiny on food vs. fuel debate
- Implementing backhaul program due to information privacy reasons
Green Plains Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Green Plains Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.9K thousand MT CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 1.2K thousand MT CO2e; Scope 2: 366 thousand MT CO2e; Scope 3: 2.5K thousand MT CO2e. 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
3.9K thousand MT CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
3% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
10.7K thousand cubic meters
2023
Waste
4.769 thousand metric tons (non-hazardous)
2023
Energy Use
759 thousand MWh
2023
📊 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). | 1.2K thousand MT CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 366 thousand MT CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.5K thousand MT CO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.9K thousand MT CO2e |
| 2022 | 48.3 Million metric tons of CO2 reduction (estimated) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced operational GHG emissions by 28% since 2018
- Reduced operational GHG emissions intensity by 1% (vs. 2020)
- Achieved a 2% reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 and an 11% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions over 2022
- Reduced water intensity by 4% (vs. 2021)
- Increased average renewable corn oil yield by 25% (vs. 2020), reaching a yield of 0.97 pounds per bushel
- Reduced air permit deviations by 93% (vs. 2020)
- Reduced natural gas intensity by 2% per year
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water intensity by 10% by 2025
- Reduce operational GHG emissions intensity by 16.5% by 2026
- Reduce air permit deviations by 60% by 2025
- Increase average renewable corn oil yield by 50% by 2025
- Reduce OSHA total recordable incident rate by 35% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 37.8% by 2030
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 22.5% by 2030
- Achieve zero waste to landfill by 2030
- 100% sustainably sourced primary feedstock by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve 100% reduction in operational GHG emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change and GHG EmissionsEnergy Use and EfficiencyWater ManagementNatural Capital and Land StewardshipWaste Management and ComplianceEmployee Health and SafetyTalent ManagementResponsible Sourcing ProgramCommunity InvestmentSustainability and Climate Change GovernanceEthics and ComplianceProduct Safety and QualitySupplier Social AssessmentCybersecurity