Renewable Energy Group Inc
Renewable Energy Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
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 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and 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.
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Insights into Renewable Energy Group's Operational Emissions
In 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Renewable Energy Group amounted to 214,500 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).a
Compared to 2020, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Renewable Energy Group decreased by 10.06%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Renewable Energy Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Renewable Energy Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2021, the total Scope 1 emissions of Renewable Energy Group were 144,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Renewable Energy Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Renewable Energy Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 11.28%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2020), Renewable Energy Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.57%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Renewable Energy Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2021, Renewable Energy Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 47,200 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 70,500 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Renewable Energy Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Renewable Energy Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 15.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2020), Renewable Energy Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 19.52% in 2021, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Renewable Energy Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2021, Renewable Energy Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Renewable Energy Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Renewable Energy Group's Value Chain Emissions
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
Renewable Energy Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Renewable Energy Group's Scope 3 emissions?
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
Has Renewable Energy Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
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
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Renewable Energy Group disclose?
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.
What are the main sources of Renewable Energy Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2021, the largest contributors to Renewable Energy Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,009,181 tCO₂e (76.73%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 129,652 tCO₂e (9.86%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 88,911 tCO₂e (6.76%)
Renewable Energy Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Renewable Energy Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2021, Renewable Energy Group reported a total carbon footprint of 1,529,658 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.79% decrease compared to 2020, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Renewable Energy Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.98% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 9.41%.a