Green Plains Inc
Green Plains's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Green Plains completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Green Plains has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Green Plains's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Green Plains amounted to 1,571,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Green Plains decreased by 2.36%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Green Plains's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Green Plains's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Green Plains were 1,205,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Green Plains reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Green Plains's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 28.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Green Plains's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.75%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Green Plains's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Green Plains reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 366,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Green Plains reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Green Plains's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 44.12%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Green Plains's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Green Plains 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Green Plains use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Green Plains reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
Green Plains's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Green Plains's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Green Plains reported 2,533,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Green Plains includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Green Plains's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Green Plains's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Green Plains reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,533,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 97.04% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.96% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Green Plains's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Green Plains disclose?
In 2023, Green Plains reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Green Plains's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Green Plains's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,954,000 tCOâ‚‚e (77.14%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 344,000 tCOâ‚‚e (13.58%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 78,000 tCOâ‚‚e (3.08%)
Green Plains's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Green Plains's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Green Plains reported a total carbon footprint of 4,104,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.94% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Green Plains's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 61.72% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 29.36%.