FutureFuel Corp.

FutureFuel Corp. produces biodiesel, a significant portion of which is derived from animal fats. The company’s operations are integrated into the industrial animal agriculture system, which relies on the byproducts of large-scale meat production. By purchasing and processing animal fats, FutureFuel provides a revenue stream for factory farming and slaughterhouse operations, creating an economic incentive for the continued commercial exploitation of animals.

The company has been implicated in broader industry misconduct related to biodiesel production. In 2020, a $70 million False Claims Act settlement was reached in a biodiesel fraud case involving e-Biofuels LLC and other defendants for defrauding the EPA’s renewable fuel program. While FutureFuel was not a named defendant in that specific action, the case highlights the regulatory and ethical risks pervasive in the animal fat-based biodiesel supply chain. FutureFuel’s business model is fundamentally linked to the exploitation inherent in animal agriculture, with no indication of a transition away from animal-derived feedstocks.