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Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors, Inc., a leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1980, the company has established a strong presence across North America, with major operational regions including Canada and various states in the US. Specialising in hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, and industrial cleaning, Clean Harbors distinguishes itself through its commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovative solutions and extensive service offerings have positioned it as a trusted partner for businesses across multiple industries. With a robust market presence, Clean Harbors has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for environmental stewardship and operational excellence. Its dedication to providing comprehensive and compliant services makes it a leader in the environmental services sector.

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28

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Clean Harbors's score of 28 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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Clean Harbors's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Clean Harbors reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,631,889,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 122,899,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 1,754,788,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight increase in emissions from 2022, where Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1,569,286,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 125,686,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of around 1,694,972,000 kg CO2e. Clean Harbors has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company is targeting net-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030. These initiatives are part of their broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards. The company has also established a Net Climate Benefit Factor goal of at least 3.0 by 2030, indicating a commitment to not only reduce emissions but also to create a positive environmental impact.

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Scope 1
1,546,128,000
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Scope 2
157,268,000
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Scope 3
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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 medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Clean Harbors is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Clean Harbors is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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