Waste Connections
Waste Connections, Inc., a leading waste management company headquartered in the United States, has established itself as a prominent player in the solid waste industry since its founding in 1997. With a strong operational presence across North America, including major regions such as the western and southern United States, the company provides comprehensive waste collection, recycling, and disposal services. Recognised for its commitment to sustainability, Waste Connections offers innovative solutions that prioritise environmental responsibility. The company’s unique approach combines advanced technology with a customer-centric focus, ensuring efficient service delivery. Over the years, Waste Connections has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position. Today, it stands as one of the largest waste management firms in North America, known for its reliability and dedication to community service.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Waste Connections's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Waste Connections's score of 31 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Waste Connections's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Waste Connections reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,238,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 56,118,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,016,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals significant contributions from upstream transportation and distribution (about 528,000,000 kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (approximately 87,000,000 kg CO2e). Waste Connections has committed to near-term emissions reduction targets, although specific numerical targets have not been disclosed. The company is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives within the solid waste management sector, focusing on reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing operational efficiency. However, it has not yet committed to a net-zero target. Overall, Waste Connections is making strides in addressing its carbon emissions, with a clear focus on transparency and accountability in its sustainability reporting.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,239,950,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 50,213,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,241,228,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Waste Connections is committed to some 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.
