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Gfl Environmental

GFL Environmental Inc., commonly referred to as GFL, is a leading North American provider of diversified environmental services, headquartered in Ontario, Canada. Founded in 2007, GFL has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including the United States and Canada, establishing a strong presence in waste management, recycling, and infrastructure services. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including solid waste collection, landfill operations, and environmental remediation, distinguished by its commitment to sustainability and innovation. GFL's unique approach integrates advanced technologies and eco-friendly practices, positioning it as a market leader in the environmental sector. With numerous accolades for its operational excellence and customer service, GFL continues to set benchmarks in the industry, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in environmental stewardship.

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43

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

Gfl Environmental's score of 43 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gfl Environmental's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, GFL Environmental reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,792,071,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 14,095,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 1,027,811,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a total of approximately 4,833,977,000 kg CO2e when combining Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Notably, the company aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, with specific commitments to reduce direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from operations to near zero by 2025 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2. GFL has set a target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has committed to a 15% reduction in these emissions by 2030, also from a 2021 base year. These initiatives are part of GFL's broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce its environmental impact, including a goal for at least 85% of its compressed natural gas (CNG) fleet to be powered by renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Overall, GFL Environmental is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and sustainability goals, reflecting its commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
1,844,000,000
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Scope 2
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gfl Environmental'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 Gfl Environmental is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Gfl Environmental 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
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