8 Best Climate Change Stocks To Invest In Right Now

3. Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE)  

Upside Potential: 95.00%  

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) focuses on producing low-carbon biofuels and renewable products. The company is one of the largest producers of ethanol in the United States, which is used to produce advanced biofuels such as renewable diesel, biodiesel, and sustainable aviation fuel. Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) plays a critical role in promoting renewable biofuels as a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels.

On October 31, Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) reported financial results for the third quarter that ended on September 30. The company’s ethanol sales volume declined to 220.3 million gallons during the third quarter, compared with 223.5 million gallons for the same period in the prior year. However, the ethanol production segment delivered a notable increase in crush margin, rising to $58.3 million from $52.9 million in the same period last year, driven by operational efficiency and optimization of production processes.

On October 28, Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) announced the successful startup of its Clean Sugar Technology (CST) facility in Iowa. The facility, which is the world’s first commercial deployment of CST, has begun producing dextrose syrups with a significantly lower carbon intensity than existing alternatives.

The CST system produces dextrose and glucose corn syrups with up to 40% lower carbon intensity than traditional methods. These sustainable ingredients are designed for use in renewable chemicals, bio-based materials, and food and beverage formulations. The facility has already proven successful in trials as a feedstock for fermentation of various bio-products and bio-chemicals, in addition to food ingredients.

The Shenandoah facility has achieved third-party certification for current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and is expected to receive FSSC 22000 certification in the next quarter. This certification will further demonstrate the facility’s commitment to producing high-quality, sustainable ingredients that meet the needs of its customers.