Environmental Stewardship Is at the Core of What We Do

REG has always supported a “food THEN fuel” sourcing philosophy. REG makes fuel from a variety of raw materials, known as feedstock, including animal fats, vegetable oils and used cooking oil. Many of these feedstocks are byproducts of different processes, such as meat production for human consumption, plant crush for animal feed production, and cooking. The growing world population will require ever more protein generation, resulting in additional fat and oilseed byproducts. Our production serves as a valuable outlet for these byproducts and waste streams and turns these resources into renewable fuel that makes the world a cleaner place.

We routinely work with providers to identify new sources of low-carbon feedstock. We have invested in world-class technology to produce the highest-quality fuels from diverse feedstocks. This feedstock flexibility differentiates us as a biofuel producer, reduces the risk associated with increased feedstock demand, and helps us produce fuel with a lower carbon profile.

Continuous improvement is a key focus of our operations and has been a significant driver of our success. Our efforts have resulted in production growth through prudent use of resources. From 2016 through 2019, the effective production capacity at our biorefineries increased by 154 million gallons, or 33% production growth, thanks to continuous improvements and small capital projects.

These results are products of our established company culture. We have several employees at various REG locations who are trained in Six Sigma, advocating for and implementing process improvements. The company maintains a special award issued three times per year to recognize employees for ingenuity and continuous improvement that lead to enhanced profitability and better resource management. These and many other efforts are recognized routinely.