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Food Waste Incineration
US
updated 22 days ago

Allied Waste Industries, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Allied Waste Industries, Inc., a prominent player in the waste management sector, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1989, the company has established itself as a leader in providing comprehensive waste collection, recycling, and disposal services across various regions, including major urban centres. With a commitment to sustainability, Allied Waste Industries offers innovative solutions that set it apart, such as advanced recycling programmes and environmentally responsible disposal methods. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its operational footprint and enhanced service capabilities. Recognised for its dedication to customer service and environmental stewardship, Allied Waste Industries continues to solidify its market position, making it a trusted choice for both residential and commercial waste management needs.

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How does Allied Waste Industries, Inc.'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.

47

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Allied Waste Industries, Inc.'s score of 47 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Allied Waste Industries, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Republic Services, Inc.

Allied Waste Industries, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is part of a corporate family that includes Republic Services, Inc., from which it inherits emissions data and climate commitments. As a merged entity, Allied Waste's climate initiatives and reduction targets are aligned with those of Republic Services, Inc. However, no specific reduction targets or significant achievements have been documented for Allied Waste Industries, Inc. at this time. The company does not appear to have set Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or other formal climate pledges. In the context of the waste management industry, Allied Waste Industries, Inc. is expected to engage in sustainable practices and contribute to broader climate goals, although specific commitments or performance metrics are not currently available.

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Scope 1
1,500,000,000
00,000,000,000
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-
-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
-
-
-
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
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-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Allied Waste Industries, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Allied Waste Industries, Inc.'s primary industry is Food Waste Incineration, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Allied Waste Industries, Inc.'s Location?

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Very high
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 Allied Waste Industries, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Allied Waste Industries, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Allied Waste Industries, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% last year and increased by approximately 9% 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 "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 24% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Capital Goods
24%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
23%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
22%
Purchased Goods and Services
17%
Employee Commuting
7%
Waste Generated in Operations
5%
Investments
1%
Business Travel
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

Allied Waste Industries, Inc.'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.

Allied Waste Industries, Inc. 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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