Sustainability through Energy Efficiency and Conservation
A concerted effort is made to use our resources efficiently each step of the way. From conception phase to the end-user, consideration is given to energy demands, waste minimization, recycling efforts, and disposal. Whether it’s reduction of air or water emissions, fewer greenhouse gas emissions, or conservation of water and energy, we pledge to be responsible stewards of the environment.
Sustainability with Responsible Economic Growth
When seeking new business, we are committed to incorporating safety and environmental protection into our processes. Our growth strategy includes:
Growing Our Custom Business – especially in the Crop Science arena
We have an obligation to help today’s farmers preserve the natural resources for generations to come. Research and development, technologies in water conservation, better pest management systems and weed control are just some of the ways we can contribute to sustainable agriculture.
Growing Our Biofuels Business
We began producing biodiesel late in 2005. Since then, we’ve expanded our capacity to 59 million gallons per year. Biodiesel is one of the most sustainable fuels available today. It eases our oil consumption, creates green collar jobs, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. FutureFuel is proud to be a BQ-9000 accredited producer of America’s advanced biofuel.
Growing Our Performance Chemicals Business
Whether we are adding value to our customer’s business by providing high quality, competitively priced products, or expanding our line of proprietary chemicals to meet customer’s needs, our growth is coupled with stewardship and responsibility.
Sustainability through Social Leadership
From hosting training for emergency preparedness to Boy Scout Jamborees at the Park, we are committed to giving back to our community. Our dedication extends beyond the facility. Employees volunteer their time, talents, and monies to many worthy organizations to help strengthen the community in which we live.
- Relay for Life
- United Way
- Nature Center and Trails
- Habitat for Humanity
- Toys for Tots
- CAP meetings
- Wildlife Work Program, etc
FutureFuel maintains the highest standards of safety for both our employees and our environment. We take responsibility to our community seriously and believe it’s important to do our part for its well- being.
We are committed to a healthy, sustainable today and tomorrow.
Contact us for additional information regarding Sustainability, Product Safety, or the Responsible Care Imitative.
2021 Sustainability Highlights
- Circularity: 16.9Mlbs of by-products directed toward use rather than from waste treatment
- Waste Management: 253Mlbs of waste diverted to reclamation and recovery
- Energy: 6% reduction of green house gases from previous year
- Water Conservation: 8% reduction in amount of total freshwater withdrawn from previous year
Community
You know we create good jobs, provide important products to boost the local economy, but are we doing the right things for your environment, health, safety and security?
Sure, we could tell you we’re good neighbors and committed to an ethical way of doing business. But we’re committed to showing you we’re serious about doing the right thing.
Responsible Care
Our plant is special because we subscribe to Responsible Care, the chemical industry’s cutting-edge initiative that requires us to:
- Improve community and employee heath and safety
- Protect the environment around our facilities
- Strengthen security at our plants
- Enhance emergency preparedness and response
- Reduce risks associated with our products and processes
- Communicate openly with you – our neighbors
Responsible Care is a choice. Not every company chooses to do it. But we did. The way we see it, improving our facility, our products and our community is the right way to do business. So, there are chemical plants and then, there are Responsible Care facilities like ours.
And that’s good news for all of us.