Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Stewardship
• Community Engagement
• Cooperative Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2e emissions intensity by 31.7% from 2005-2021
• Reduced NOx emissions intensity by 74% from 2005-2021
• Reduced SO2 emissions intensity by 82.6% from 2005-2021
• Reduced mercury emissions by 57.8% since 2015
• Planted more than 43,000 trees and shrubs since 2008
• Invested more than $2 billion in emissions control technology through 2022
• Great Plains Synfuels Plant captured 44 million metric tons of CO2 since 2000
• Largest wind project owned solely by a cooperative in the US (Crow Lake Wind)

Social Achievements

• Donated more than $20 million through the Charitable Giving Program since 2001
• Awarded $5.4 million in scholarships since 1991
• Employees serve on 113 community boards
• Employees given up to 16 hours of paid time off for community volunteering
• Received awards for support of employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve

Governance Achievements

• Democratically elected board of directors comprised of end-use consumers
• Three-tiered cooperative system ensuring alignment with member needs
• Open and transparent communication with stakeholders through various channels

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Serving a geographically dispersed area with extreme weather conditions
• Balancing reliable, affordable energy with environmental responsibility
• Decarbonizing the energy portfolio

Mitigation Strategies

• Significant investments in high-voltage transmission ($1.9 billion committed)
• Diversification of energy portfolio with renewables (wind, solar, hydro)
• Investing in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies
• Partnerships with government, research centers, and private companies for decarbonization

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• BNSF Railway Stewardship Award
• Canadian National Railway Safe Handling Award
• Extraordinary Employer Support Award
• Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Stewardship
• Community Engagement
• Cooperative Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon intensity by 33.5% from 2005-2023
• Sequestered 1 million metric tons of CO2 in 2024 through the Great Plains CO2 Sequestration Project
• Captured over 46 million metric tons of CO2 since 2000 at the Great Plains Synfuels Plant
• Increased renewable energy generation to nearly 2,500 MW by the end of 2023 (including over 2,100 MW of wind and 114 MW of solar)
• Allocated 6.9 million RECs to members in 2023

Social Achievements

• Donated nearly $22 million through the Charitable Giving Program (2001-2023)
• Paid over $35 million in total taxes annually to member states in 2023
• Returned nearly $800 million to members via retiring patronage capital credits and bill credits since 2000
• Maintained a downward trend in Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) and Days Away, Restricted or Transferred (DART) over the past four years
• Awarded $5.8 million in college scholarships since 1991

Governance Achievements

• Democratically elected board of directors at each level of the three-tiered cooperative system
• Board members are end-use consumers, ensuring alignment with member needs
• Open and transparent communication with stakeholders through various channels

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Meeting the demand for electricity with a reliable and affordable energy supply while adapting to a changing energy landscape
• Maintaining grid stability and reliability under variable and unpredictable conditions
• Decarbonizing the nation's electric generation portfolio

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing nearly $8 billion in existing and new generation and transmission assets (2025-2034)
• Implementing an all-of-the-above energy strategy that diversifies generation resources
• Investing in carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies
• Partnering with federal and state governments, research centers, and private companies to advance decarbonization technologies

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• BNSF Railway Stewardship Award
• Canadian National Railway Safe Handling Award
• Extraordinary Employer Support Award (U.S. Department of Defense)
• Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award