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Food Waste Incineration
US
updated 8 months ago

Advanced Disposal Services South, LLC Sustainability Profile

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Advanced Disposal Services South, LLC, a prominent player in the waste management industry, is headquartered in the United States. Established in 2000, the company has grown to serve major operational regions across the southern states, providing comprehensive waste collection, recycling, and disposal services. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability, Advanced Disposal offers innovative solutions that prioritise environmental responsibility. Their unique approach includes advanced recycling techniques and a focus on reducing landfill waste, setting them apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Advanced Disposal has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for service excellence and environmental stewardship. As a trusted partner for both residential and commercial clients, the company continues to lead the way in efficient waste management solutions.

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How does Advanced Disposal Services South, LLC'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.

63

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Waste Incineration 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Advanced Disposal Services South, LLC's score of 63 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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Advanced Disposal Services South, LLC's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Waste Management, Inc.

Advanced Disposal Services South, LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Waste Management, Inc., which means that any relevant emissions data or climate commitments may be inherited from this parent organisation. As part of its climate strategy, Advanced Disposal Services South, LLC aligns with the sustainability initiatives of Waste Management, Inc. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing transparency in climate-related performance. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Advanced Disposal Services South, LLC have not been disclosed. In summary, while Advanced Disposal Services South, LLC does not provide its own emissions data or specific climate commitments, it is linked to broader sustainability efforts through its parent company, Waste Management, Inc., which may influence its environmental strategies and goals.

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Scope 1
15,689,993,000
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Scope 2
244,828,000
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Scope 3
8,665,585,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Advanced Disposal Services South, LLC's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Advanced Disposal Services South, LLC's primary industry is Food waste for treatment: incineration, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Advanced Disposal Services South, LLC's Location?

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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. This request for Advanced Disposal Services South, LLC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Advanced Disposal Services South, LLC's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Advanced Disposal Services South, LLC's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 8% last year and decreased by approximately 77% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 13% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 28% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
28%
Capital Goods
18%
Purchased Goods and Services
18%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
16%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
8%
Employee Commuting
7%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
Downstream Leased Assets
1%
Business Travel
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%

Advanced Disposal Services South, LLC's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Advanced Disposal Services South, LLC has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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