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Viridor

Viridor, a leading waste management company headquartered in Great Britain, has been at the forefront of the recycling and resource management industry since its establishment in 1956. With a strong operational presence across the UK, Viridor focuses on transforming waste into valuable resources, offering innovative solutions in recycling, energy recovery, and landfill management. The company is renowned for its advanced recycling facilities and energy-from-waste plants, which set it apart in the competitive landscape. Viridor's commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles has positioned it as a key player in the industry, achieving significant milestones in waste diversion and carbon reduction. With a robust portfolio of services, Viridor continues to drive positive environmental change while maintaining a strong market presence.

DitchCarbon Score

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Viridor's score of 44 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Viridor's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Viridor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,499,009,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 1,485,662,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 4,354,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 8,992,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 1,933,253,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions from the previous year. The Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined for 2023 were approximately 1,490,016,000 kg CO2e, showcasing their ongoing efforts to manage and reduce their carbon output. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Viridor's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to monitoring and reporting their carbon emissions. The company continues to focus on improving its carbon intensity, with metrics indicating a carbon intensity of about 430.0 kg CO2e per tonne of waste processed in 2023. Viridor's headquarters in Great Britain positions it within a critical market for sustainability and climate action, aligning with broader industry trends towards reducing carbon emissions and enhancing environmental responsibility.

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Scope 1
1,273,804,000
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Scope 2
44,466,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
33,055,000
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0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Viridor's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Viridor is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Viridor is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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