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Green Plains Inc in the Renewable Fuels industry gained a UN SDG ESG Transparency Score of 5.1; made up of an environmental score of 6.9, social score of 5.7 and governance score of 2.7.
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Peer Group Comparison
Rank | Company | SDG Transparency Score ⓘ | Performance |
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1 | KTMG Ltd | 8.0 | High |
1 | Southern Online Bio Technologies Ltd | 8.0 | High |
14 | Thai Agro Energy PCL | 5.4 | High |
15 | Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc | 5.3 | High |
16 | Green Plains Inc | 5.1 | High |
16 | Gevo Inc | 5.1 | High |
16 | Renewable Energy Group Inc | 5.1 | High |
... | ... | ... | |
39 | Solarvest Bioenergy Inc | 0.0 | Low |
39 | Viaspace Inc | 0.0 | Low |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Green Plains Inc have an accelerator or VC vehicle to help deliver innovation?
Does Green Plains Inc disclose current and historical energy intensity?
Does Green Plains Inc report the average age of the workforce?
Does Green Plains Inc reference operational or capital allocation in relation to climate change?
Does Green Plains Inc disclose its ethnicity pay gap?
Does Green Plains Inc disclose cybersecurity risks?
Does Green Plains Inc offer flexible work?
Does Green Plains Inc have a long term incentive (LTI) executive compensation plan based on a measure of return on capital?
Does Green Plains Inc disclose the number of employees in R&D functions?
Does Green Plains Inc conduct supply chain audits?
Does Green Plains Inc disclose incidents of non-compliance in relation to the health and safety impacts of products and services?
Is there a statment that there is no plan to expand their cement production? (for example: 'We have no current plans to add additional cement making capacity')
Does Green Plains Inc conduct 360 degree staff reviews?
Does Green Plains Inc disclose the individual responsible for D&I?
Does Green Plains Inc disclose current and historical air emissions?
Is there a statment that there is no plan to expand their coal usage? (for example: 'We have no current plans to add additional coal powered electricity generation')
Is executive remuneration linked to climate performance?
Does the Board describe its role in the oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities?
Does Green Plains Inc disclose current and / or historical scope 2 emissions?
Does Green Plains Inc disclose water use targets?
Does Green Plains Inc have careers partnerships with academic institutions?
Did Green Plains Inc have a product recall in the last two years?
Does Green Plains Inc disclose incidents of discrimination?
Does Green Plains Inc allow for Work Councils/Collective Agreements to be formed?
Has Green Plains Inc issued a profit warning in the past 24 months?
Does Green Plains Inc disclose parental leave metrics?
Does Green Plains Inc disclose climate scenario or pathway analysis?
Does Green Plains Inc disclose current and / or historical scope 1 emissions?
Are Operating Expesnses linked to emissions reduction?
Does Green Plains Inc disclose the pay ratio of women to men?
Does Green Plains Inc support suppliers with sustainability related research and development?
Does Green Plains Inc disclose the number of operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or human rights impact assessments?
Does Green Plains Inc reflect climate-related risks in its financial statements?
Is there a statment that there is no plan to expand their carbon intensite energy assets? (for example: 'We have no current plans to carry out further drilling for oil,')
Is Green Plains Inc involved in embryonic stem cell research?
Does Green Plains Inc disclose GHG and Air Emissions intensity?
Does Green Plains Inc disclose its waste policy?
Does Green Plains Inc report according to TCFD requirements?
Does Green Plains Inc disclose its policies for bribery, corruption, whistle-blower, conflict of interest?
Does Green Plains Inc disclose energy use targets?
Does Green Plains Inc disclose its Renewable Energy targets?

Are emissions metrics verified by STBi?

Does Green Plains Inc have a policy relating to cyber security?
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Potential Risks for Green Plains Inc
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Green Plains Inc. produces, markets, and distributes ethanol in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Ethanol Production, Agribusiness and Energy Services, and Partnership. The Ethanol Production segment produces and sells ethanol, including industrial-grade alcohol, distiller grains, and ultra-high protein and corn oil. The Agribusiness and Energy Services segment engages in the grain procurement, handling, and storage activities; and commodity marketing business, which purchases, markets, sells, and distributes ethanol, distiller grains, and ultra-high protein and corn oil, as well as grain, natural gas, and other commodities in various markets. This segment also provides grain drying and storage services to grain producers. The Partnership segment offers fuel storage and transportation services. As of December 31, 2021, it operated through 29 ethanol storage facilities; 4 fuel terminal facilities; and a fleet of approximately 2,300 leased railcars. The company was formerly known as Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. and changed its name to Green Plains Inc. in May 2014. Green Plains Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.