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Biffa plc, a leading name in the waste management sector, specialises in the treatment of waste water and other waste streams. Headquartered in Great Britain, the company operates across various regions, delivering essential environmental services to both commercial and public sector clients. Since its founding, Biffa has established a strong market presence through innovative waste treatment solutions and sustainable practices.
With a focus on waste water treatment and related services, Biffa’s offerings are distinguished by their commitment to environmental compliance and operational efficiency. The company’s notable achievements include expanding its treatment facilities and enhancing waste processing technologies. As a key player in the UK waste management industry, Biffa continues to set standards in responsible waste treatment and environmental stewardship.
+46 vs industry average
Biffa plc’s score of 63 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Wastewater Treatment has above-average carbon intensity
The Wastewater Treatment industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Biffa plc, a UK-based waste treatment company, reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 483.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 25.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 798.8 million kg CO2e in 2025. Their total reported emissions for 2025 were approximately 1.3 billion kg CO2e.
Biffa plc has set ambitious climate commitments, including several Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets. They commit to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, Biffa plc aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. The company also states an ambition to achieve net-zero emissions across its direct operations (Scope 1 and 2) by no later than 2050, in line with UK Government targets. They also aim for 27.6% of their suppliers, by emissions covering purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and waste generated in operations, to have science-based targets by 2027.
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2030
25% reduction in scope 3 total
Biffa commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Biffa also commits to reduce absolute scope…
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