Green Plains Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report
December 07 2021 - 8:00AM
Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today released its inaugural
sustainability report, outlining environmental, social and
governance (ESG) priorities, progress and targets. The report
details a number of significant goals, including a commitment to
carbon neutrality in operational emissions by 2050. In addition,
Green Plains has achieved its goal of increasing diversity on the
Board of Directors and has completed a significant Board
refreshment initiative.
“Sustainability has always been foundational to Green Plains,”
said Todd Becker, president and chief executive officer. “Our first
sustainability report demonstrates our continued commitment to
being a good global citizen, highlighting our achievements and
initiatives that expand on our ESG story.”
The report details the following actions and goals:
- 50% carbon reduction by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050
- Expansion of community involvement initiatives
- Board of Directors refreshment initiative to increase diversity
in governance and enhance shareholder rights
Green Plains has also committed to enhancing safety protocols,
improving energy and water usage, and expanding land stewardship
initiatives.
Find Green Plains’ 2020 Sustainability Report here.
About Green Plains Inc.Green Plains Inc.
(NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company focused on the
development and utilization of fermentation, agricultural and
biological technologies in the processing of annually renewable
crops into sustainable value-added ingredients. This includes the
production of cleaner low carbon biofuels, renewable feedstocks for
advanced biofuels and high purity alcohols for use in cleaners and
disinfectants. Green Plains is an innovative producer of Ultra-High
Protein and novel ingredients for animal and aquaculture diets to
help satisfy a growing global appetite for sustainable protein. The
Company also owns a 48.9% limited partner interest and a 2.0%
general partner interest in Green Plains Partners LP. For more
information, visit www.gpreinc.com.
Green Plains Inc.
ContactsInvestors: Phil Boggs | Executive
Vice President, Investor Relations | 402.884.8700 |
phil.boggs@gpreinc.comMedia: Lisa Gibson |
Communications Manager | 402.952.4971 | lisa.gibson@gpreinc.com
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