ProFrac Holding Corp.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-12-31 to 2021-12-31, 2020-12-31 to 2022-03-31, 2022, 2022-07-01 to 2022-09-30, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2020-12-31 to 2021-12-31
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- climate change
- emissions reduction
- environmental sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced idle time by as much as 90% through the use of engine standby controllers (ESCs), reducing fuel consumption and GHG emissions by as much as 24%
- Installed ESCs in seven fleets, reducing truck tractor count by 125 and anticipating total cost savings of approximately $300,000 per year per fleet
- Constructing electric-powered hydraulic fracturing fleets equipped with Clean Fleet® technology, expected to reduce carbon emissions by up to 33% per fleet annually
Social Achievements
- Maintained minimal turnover of middle to senior management during the downturn through various employee morale and loyalty programs
- Achieved a Total Reportable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.42 for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to the industry average of 0.70
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Retire 650,000 HHP of older, emissions-intensive fleets by December 31, 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Competition in the oilfield services industry
- Customer concentration
- Counterparty credit risk
- Water availability for E&P activities
- Reliance on key employees
- Negative investor sentiment towards the oil and gas industry
- Capital intensity of operations
- General economic conditions
- Indebtedness and liquidity needs
- Debt agreement restrictions
- Industry hazards
- Inaccuracies in mineral reserve estimates
- Trucking regulations
- Cybersecurity risks
- Intellectual property protection
- Legacy fleet capacity requiring increased maintenance
- Climate change risks
- Governmental regulation of hydraulic fracturing
- Competition for acquisition opportunities
- Inflation
Mitigation Strategies
- Vertically integrated business model and supply chain management
- Strategic investments in businesses providing ancillary products and services (West Munger, Flotek, FHE)
- Acquire, Retire, Replace™ strategy for fleet modernization
- In-house manufacturing capabilities
- Focus on high-performing, technologically advanced fleets
- ESG-conscious service offering
- Bundled services to mitigate supply chain disruptions
- Employee retention programs
- Safety initiatives
- Conservative balance sheet and financial policies
- Debt reduction
- Insurance
- Cybersecurity measures
- Intellectual property protection strategies
- Fleet retirement and upgrade plans
- Emissions reduction technologies
- Compliance with environmental regulations
- Due diligence in acquisitions
- Pricing strategies
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Vertical integration
- Strategic investments in key suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Severe weather
- Droughts
- Floods
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts towards renewable energy
- Investor and lender pressure to reduce carbon emissions
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
- Increased demand for low-emission fleets
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: ISO 9001 2015
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Electric-powered hydraulic fracturing fleets
- Engine standby controllers (ESCs)
- Tier IV dual fuel systems
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2020-12-31 to 2022-03-31
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- climate change
- emissions reduction
- environmental sustainability
- ESG
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced idle time by as much as 90% through the use of engine standby controllers (ESCs), reducing fuel consumption and GHG emissions by as much as 24%
- Installed ESCs in seven fleets, reducing truck tractor count by 125 and anticipating total cost savings of approximately $300,000 per year per fleet.
- Constructing electric-powered hydraulic fracturing fleets equipped with Clean Fleet® technology, expected to reduce carbon emissions by up to 33% per fleet annually.
Social Achievements
- Maintained ongoing operational integrity of equipment during downturn, implemented back-office optimization projects, completed in-house R&D of advanced power end and fluid-end designs, and added over 179 dual fuel kits to Tier IV engines.
- Minimal turnover of middle to senior management at corporate and district levels, including retaining all district managers.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Deploy the first electric-powered hydraulic fracturing fleets in the second quarter of 2022.
- Have all conventional fleets equipped with emissions reduction technology.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical events.
- Obsolescence of significant hydraulic fracturing horsepower in the market.
- Competition in the oilfield services industry.
- Increased trucking regulations.
- Cyber security risks.
- Climate change and related regulatory initiatives.
Mitigation Strategies
- Vertically integrated business model and supply chain management.
- Acquire, Retire, Replace™ strategy for growing, maintaining, and modernizing fleets.
- Investment in businesses providing ancillary products and services (West Munger, Flotek, FHE).
- Focus on technologically advanced, low-emission fleets.
- Implementation of enhanced protective measures against cyber security risks.
- Commitment to returns-driven, environmentally-advantaged investments and technology to support further emissions reduction and greater operational efficiency.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Vertical integration of key completion commodities, such as chemicals and sand.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather, storms, floods, droughts
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts towards alternative energy sources.
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services (electric fleets).
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: ISO 9001 2015
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Electric-powered hydraulic fracturing fleets, ESCs, Tier IV dual fuel systems.
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- GHG emissions reduction
- Sustainable development of natural resources
Environmental Achievements
- Upgrading approximately ten engines per month from Tier II to Tier IV DGB.
- Fully deployed first electric fleet and have four additional electric fleets under construction
Social Achievements
- Total Reportable Incident Rate (“TRIR”) of 0.59 for the year ended December 31, 2022, including our manufacturing division, as compared to the industry average of 0.70
- Provides employees the option to participate in health and welfare plans, including medical, dental, life, accidental death and dismemberment and short-term and long-term disability insurance plans.
- Offers a number of health and wellness programs, including telemedicine, health screens and fitness reimbursement as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program
Governance Achievements
- Established an internal ESG committee with the goal of producing a corporate sustainability report
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Increased regulatory scrutiny related to GHG emissions and other ESG factors
- Competition for skilled labor
- Negative investor sentiment towards the oil and gas industry
- Cybersecurity risks
Mitigation Strategies
- Vertical integration of key supply chains
- Investment in greener, next-generation fleet technology
- Focus on attracting, engaging, developing, retaining and rewarding top talent
- Maintaining a conservative balance sheet
- Implementing enhanced security measures
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Adverse weather conditions and natural disasters
Transition Risks
- Increased GHG regulation
- Decreased demand for fossil fuels
- Fewer oil and gas permits and licenses
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services (e.g., electric fleets)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Electric-powered hydraulic fracturing fleets
- Tier IV DGB frac fleets
Reporting Period: 2022-07-01 to 2022-09-30
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Reducing fuel costs
- Minimizing emissions
Environmental Achievements
- Deployment of ProFrac’s first internally manufactured electric fleet, demonstrating high pumping rates and pressure with minimal fluctuation and using cheaper, cleaner-burning natural gas.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Under-market contract terms for acquired U.S. Well Services assets and under absorption due to overhead.
- Continued cost pressures on underlying raw materials in the Manufacturing segment.
- Lower utilization of sand mines due to maintenance downtime and lower average selling price per ton in the Proppant Production segment.
Mitigation Strategies
- Focusing on bundling opportunities, efficiency improvements, cost synergies, and other strategies to improve profitability of U.S. Well Services fleets.
- Accelerating Tier IV dual fuel upgrade program.
- Investing in reducing the number of fleets waiting for maintenance and establishing a robust swing program to reduce downtime.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Electric fleets
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Greenhouse gas emissions reduction
- Vertical integration
Environmental Achievements
- Focus on employing new technologies to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase efficiency in hydraulic fracturing.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Optimizing the Company’s capital structure and maximizing the value of its Proppant Production segment (Alpine Silica).
Mitigation Strategies
- Evaluating strategic options for Alpine Silica (public offering, sale, merger, recapitalization).
- $50 million equity investment from the Wilks Family to reduce indebtedness and facilitate a potential separation of Alpine Silica.