In 2021, Renewable Energy Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Renewable Energy Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | N/A | 150,900b | 129,400c | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Location-Based | N/A | 87,600b | N/A | |
Total Scope 3 | 1,315,158a | 1,420,400a | 72,400a | |
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No operational GHG emissions data disclosed for Renewable Energy Group in 2021.
Compared to 2020, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Renewable Energy Group decreased by 100%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.b
In 2021, Renewable Energy Group reported 1,315,158 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2021 disclosure of Renewable Energy Group includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 4 in 2020, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
In 2021, Renewable Energy Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,315,158 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 23.27% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 76.73% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Since 2019, Renewable Energy Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 1,716.52%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2020), Renewable Energy Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Renewable Energy Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
In 2021, Renewable Energy Group reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
In 2021, the largest contributors to Renewable Energy Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a