Knife River Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Total Carbon Emissions:471,506 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 combined)

Scope 1 Emissions:421,670 tCO2e/year

Scope 2 Emissions:49,836 tCO2e/year

Renewable Energy Share:27% (renewable diesel)

Reduced Scope 1 emissions from 454,456 tons in 2022 to 421,670 tons in 2023
Reduced Scope 2 emissions from 51,237 tons in 2022 to 49,836 tons in 2023
Renewable diesel accounted for approximately 27% of the company’s total diesel fuel consumption in 2023.
Used approximately 21,000 railcars to ship 2.2 million tons of aggregate material in 2023, reducing reliance on trucks.
Shipped approximately 534,500 tons of aggregate products via barge in 2023, eliminating approximately 17,500 truck deliveries.
Implemented fuel conservation programs and automatic shutdown systems on heavy-haul trucks to reduce emissions.
In California, met on-road diesel emission standards two years ahead of schedule.
Recycled 2.7 million gallons of oil and 358 tons of steel through Jebro Inc. in 2023.

Lower turnover than the industry and the US average.
Raised almost $96,000 and donated supplies to victims of the Maui wildfires.
Provided training to over 1,100 students through 78 separate courses at the Knife River Training Center in 2023.
Partnered with the National Association of Minority Contractors to provide scholarships and outreach efforts.
Implemented diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, including unconscious bias training and anti-racism training.

Established a robust compliance program, including a 24/7 ethics hotline.
Maintains a diverse board of directors (50% women and minorities).
Implemented a Compliance Reporting and Investigation Policy, which also covers whistleblower protection.

Long-term Goals:

Short-term Goals:

Potential negative impacts of climate change on construction activities due to greater weather volatility.
Carbon pricing programs in Oregon and Washington adding to operational costs.
Stringent California emission reduction regulations.
Advanced Clean Fleets regulations in California requiring fleet replacement with zero-emission vehicles.

Continuously evaluating and updating equipment to the most efficient and cost-effective options.
Implementing fuel conservation programs and using renewable diesel fuel.
Utilizing rail and barge transportation to reduce reliance on trucks.
Proactive in meeting early emission reduction targets in California.
Working with multiple suppliers to determine the best path forward to comply with California's Advanced Clean Fleets regulations.

Frameworks Used: SASB (Construction Materials framework), TCFD