Renewable Energy Group, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Scope 1 Emissions:150.9 thousand MT CO2e

Scope 2 Emissions:287.6 thousand MT CO2e

Scope 3 Emissions:1,420.4 thousand MT CO2e (partial data)

Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity at Albert Lea after December 2020)

Total Energy Consumption:42,996.7 thousand GJ (direct) + 5,683.7 thousand GJ (indirect)

Water Consumption:1,344.1 thousand cubic meters

Waste Generated:15,083.4 MT (non-hazardous), Negligible (hazardous)

ESG Focus Areas

Climate Change
Safety
Diversity & Inclusion
Governance
Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

Reduced GHG emissions by 4,197 thousand metric tons of CO2 through the use of biodiesel and renewable diesel.
Achieved a 65% feedstock usage from harder-to-process, lower-carbon waste and residual streams.
Completed construction of a wind turbine at REG Albert Lea biorefinery providing 100% renewable electricity (not reflected in 2020 results).

Social Achievements

Named one of Iowa’s Top Workplaces.
Exceeded target for employee volunteer time off (VTO) with 46% usage in the U.S.
Created three new internal groups to enhance inclusion and diversity efforts: Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) Council, BIPOC Council, and Women’s Council.
Donated $50,000 to the construction of the Lil’ Wildcat Education Center in Glidden, Iowa.
Donated $100,000 to Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa.

Governance Achievements

Reorganized Senior Leadership Team to streamline reporting structure and accelerate growth.
Prioritized enhancements to the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program.
Renamed the Nominating and Governance Committee to the Nominating and ESG Committee, expanding its responsibilities to include ESG oversight.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

COVID-19 pandemic impacting work processes, market conditions, and operations.
Natural disasters causing damage and disruption.
Disruptions in feedstock markets due to the pandemic (e.g., reduced availability of used cooking oil).
Short-term environmental compliance issues at some facilities (e.g., BOD, pH, air emission testing).

Mitigation Strategies

Established a COVID-19 Emergency Response Team.
Implemented remote work policies and site-specific safety plans.
Shifted between feedstocks based on supply and price.
Took corrective actions to address environmental compliance issues and reported them to the appropriate agencies.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Routine vetting of new suppliers and annual reviews of existing relationships.

Responsible Procurement

Vendor Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

Growing demand for lower-carbon fuels.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol, California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC), REDcert, Norwegian Environmental Agency Guidelines

Sustainable Products & Innovation

REG Ultra Clean®

Awards & Recognition

Iowa’s Top Workplaces
Fortune’s top-20 businesspeople of the year (CJ Warner)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:144.0 thousand MT CO2e/year (Scope 1); 70.5 thousand MT CO2e/year (Scope 2 location-based); 47.2 thousand MT CO2e/year (Scope 2 market-based); 1315.2 thousand MT CO2e/year (partial Scope 3)

Scope 1 Emissions:144.0 thousand MT CO2e/year

Scope 2 Emissions:70.5 thousand MT CO2e/year (location-based); 47.2 thousand MT CO2e/year (market-based)

Scope 3 Emissions:1315.2 thousand MT CO2e/year (partial)

Renewable Energy Share:6% (REG-sourced renewable electricity)

Total Energy Consumption:2851.15 thousand GJ/year (direct); 802.60 thousand GJ/year (indirect)

Water Consumption:1,376,224 m3/year

Waste Generated:13,537.3 MT/year (non-hazardous); 29.8 MT/year (hazardous)

Carbon Intensity:Not explicitly stated, but provides carbon intensity scores for various fuels.