Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Industrial  -  April 12, 2023

Green Plains Reduces Emissions by 26%

Green Plains Inc. announced a 26% reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions from a 2018 baseline.

The biorefining company also received validation of near-term 2030 targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Details were provided in its 2022 Sustainability Report, outlining progress achieved toward Green Plains’ commitment to carbon neutrality in operational emissions by 2050.

“Green Plains has always been a true sustainability story,” said Todd Becker, President and CEO in a statement. “We are uniquely positioned at the intersection of agriculture, energy and technology, and have a crucial role to play in decarbonizing the ingredients needed to feed and fuel a growing world. Our longstanding commitment to sustainability has only grown every year, as evidenced in each annual Sustainability Report detailing our achievements. We emphasize credibility, transparency and accountability in our role as a leader in sustainable agriculture technology.”