Climate Change Data

Ever-Green Energy, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:185360 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:25236.07 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:160123.32 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:1087767 MWh
Water Consumption:367 million gallons
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced coal use in thermal systems
  • 12,200 tons of wood ash beneficially reused as a liming agent on farm lands

Social Achievements

  • Zero documented incidents of discrimination
  • Over 2,800 hours of training provided to employees (approximately 18 hours per employee)
  • Zero confirmed incidents of corruption

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented materiality assessment survey to identify stakeholder priorities
  • Annual Conflict of Interest training completed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Identifying opportunities to eliminate dependence on fuel oil as a back-up fuel at District Energy St. Paul
  • Implementing priorities from District Energy St. Paul’s Zero Carbon 2050 Plan
  • Continuing the development of projects located at Oberlin, Mission Rock and Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Strengthening work place resilience
  • Updating purchasing, bidding and contracting processes to identify opportunities to support WBE and MBE suppliers, contractors and entry into the Company’s industry
  • Expand CSR report into comprehensive ESG report

Environmental Challenges

  • Impacts of COVID-19 on central business districts, supply chain, inflation, and company culture
  • Workforce and labor market trends (Great Resignation, retirement, compensation changes)
  • Acceleration of decarbonization efforts and reporting
  • Increased privatization of energy infrastructure
  • Additional services being added by legacy utilities
  • Cybersecurity
  • Geopolitical unrest and its impact on energy markets
Mitigation Strategies
  • Continuous improvement practices
  • Materiality assessment survey to identify and address key concerns
  • Cyber insurance

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: GRI General Disclosures

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3
  • Goal 4
  • Goal 6
  • Goal 7
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 9
  • Goal 12

Ever-Green Energy's alignment with these SDGs is explained in the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:170,625.60 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:7315,009.37 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:169,810.23 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:1,188,006 MWh/year
Water Consumption:402.8 million gallons/year
Waste Generated:13,478 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Decarbonization
  • Employee Well-being
  • Community Engagement
  • Safety
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Governance
  • Ethics

Environmental Achievements

  • Completed a second successful year of construction at Oberlin College, converting more buildings from steam to hot water and moving the project closer to geothermal integration.
  • Began new partnerships with Kenyon College and Denison University to study their options for decarbonization.
  • Continued work in San Francisco to support the development of the new district energy system and recycled water system.
  • Embarked on a study for a new, innovative district energy system using waste heat from Duluth’s wastewater treatment plant.
  • Reduced water intensity per MWh sold despite increased total water usage due to company growth.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented a holistic wellness strategy.
  • Provided more than 4,300 hours of training (averaging over 27 hours per employee).
  • Offered an educational assistance program with 90% tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually.
  • Implemented a Voluntary Employee Retirement Notice (VERN) program.
  • Maintained zero documented incidents of discrimination.

Governance Achievements

  • Completed annual training surrounding conflict of interest.
  • Underwent annual external audits for both the parent corporation and Ever-Green.
  • All operations assessed for risks related to corruption (zero confirmed incidents).

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Implement additional priorities from District Energy St. Paul’s Zero Carbon 2050 Plan
  • Submit electrification proposal with Xcel Energy to Public Utilities Commission
  • Advance a holistic wellness strategy

Environmental Challenges

  • Impacts of COVID-19 on central business districts, supply chain, inflation, and workplace culture.
  • Workforce and labor market trends (Great Resignation, retirement, compensation changes).
  • Acceleration of decarbonization efforts and reporting (electrification, ESG movement).
  • Increased privatization of energy infrastructure.
  • Additional services being added by legacy utilities.
  • Cybersecurity threats, geopolitical unrest, and their impact on energy markets.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Continuous improvement practices and materiality assessment surveys.
  • Holistic approach to decarbonization (efficiency improvements, low-carbon solutions).
  • Collaboration with operations partners, utility customers, and local communities.
  • Robust cybersecurity framework, annual training, and penetration testing.
  • Cyber insurance as a backstop.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI General Disclosures

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • Goal 4: Quality Education
  • Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Ever-Green's involvement in utility operations, management, and development contributes to these goals through employee well-being initiatives, support for higher education, water conservation, low-carbon energy solutions, infrastructure development, and resource efficiency.