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Charah Solutions

Charah Solutions, Inc., a leading provider in the environmental services sector, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1987, the company has established itself as a key player in the management of by-products from the power generation industry, particularly in coal ash management and beneficial reuse. With a strong operational presence across various regions in the US, Charah Solutions offers innovative solutions that include ash management, landfill operations, and recycling services. The company is recognised for its unique approach to sustainability, focusing on transforming waste into valuable resources. Charah Solutions has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that enhance its market position. With a commitment to environmental stewardship and operational excellence, Charah Solutions continues to lead the way in providing effective and sustainable solutions for the energy sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Charah Solutions'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.

22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Charah Solutions's score of 22 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Charah Solutions's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Charah Solutions reported carbon emissions of approximately 18,575,000 kg CO2e, all of which were classified under Scope 1 emissions. This figure reflects a significant reduction from 2021, where emissions were about 35,923,000 kg CO2e, also solely from Scope 1. The company maintained the same emissions level in 2020, with 18,575,000 kg CO2e. Charah Solutions has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, they have implemented various reduction initiatives, including CO2 savings from their operations, such as the B.C. Cobb Generating Facility, which contributed to a reduction of approximately 907,185 kg CO2e, and a total of about 2,550,000 kg CO2e saved from entering the atmosphere. Overall, Charah Solutions is actively monitoring and reporting its carbon emissions, focusing on reducing its Scope 1 emissions while currently lacking formalised reduction targets.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Charah Solutions's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Charah Solutions is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Charah Solutions 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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