Climate Change Data

US Development Group LLC (USD)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:20,008 mt CO2e (Scope 1 GHG Emissions - EPA)
Scope 1 Emissions:20,008 mt CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:3,523 mt CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:17%
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced carbon emissions by nearly 20% relative to dilbit by rail alternatives and approximately 30% compared to dilbit by pipeline alternatives through DRUbit by Rail network.
  • Achieved over 13 years of operations with zero recordable injuries through 2021.

Social Achievements

  • Created long-term, high-quality jobs at DBR network terminals and along rail routes.
  • Supported communities through philanthropy (USD Foundation, Sage Valley Junior Invitational, Boys & Girls Club of America).

Governance Achievements

  • Formalized key ESG issue assessments and governance structure through an Executive Leadership and Board committee.
  • Implemented robust Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) policy, processes, training, and procedures.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Industry-wide regulatory and legal actions in Mexico creating uncertainty in the energy supply chain (operations suspended in 2021).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Requires suppliers to sign off on Code of Conduct.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: EIC/GPA Midstream ESG Reporting Template

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • DRUbit

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed