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Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors, Inc., a leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services, is headquartered in Norwell, Massachusetts. Established in 1980, the company has grown to serve a diverse range of industries across North America, including oil and gas, manufacturing, and government sectors. Specialising in hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, and industrial cleaning, Clean Harbors distinguishes itself through its commitment to safety and sustainability. The company operates a vast network of facilities and service locations, ensuring efficient and compliant waste disposal and environmental remediation. With a strong market position, Clean Harbors has achieved numerous accolades for its innovative solutions and operational excellence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in environmental services.

DitchCarbon Score

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12

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wastewater Treatment 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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Clean Harbors's score of 12 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Clean Harbors's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Clean Harbors reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.75 million tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 1.63 million tonnes CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 123,000 tonnes CO2e. This represents a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 1.69 million tonnes CO2e. Over the years, Clean Harbors has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, the company achieved total emissions of approximately 1.61 million tonnes CO2e, indicating a reduction from 2019's total of about 1.70 million tonnes CO2e. The company has also reported a decrease in its carbon intensity, with emissions per $1,000 revenue dropping from 0.4992 in 2020 to 0.3244 in 2023. While specific reduction targets have not been disclosed, Clean Harbors has engaged with the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and received a score of "C" in 2023, reflecting its ongoing efforts to improve transparency and accountability in its climate commitments. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing emissions across its operations.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Clean Harbors's primary industry is Other waste for treatment: waste water treatment, which is high 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. Clean Harbors is headquartered in US, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Clean Harbors 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.

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CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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