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Wastewater Treatment
CA
updated 16 days ago

Gfl Environmental

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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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32

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

Gfl Environmental's score of 32 is higher than 62% 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, headquartered in Canada, reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 3,152,194,000 kg CO2e in the US and about 651,950,000 kg CO2e in Canada. Their Scope 2 emissions were reported as approximately 8,055,000 kg CO2e (market-based) in the US and 6,040,000 kg CO2e in Canada. Globally, GFL's total emissions included approximately 3,792,071,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 14,095,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside Scope 3 emissions of about 1,027,811,000 kg CO2e. GFL has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% absolute reduction in total Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, they are targeting net zero emissions by 2030, with specific goals to reduce direct GHG emissions from operations to near zero by 2025. These initiatives reflect GFL's commitment to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint, particularly through the reduction of fugitive GHGs from landfills. The company has also committed to a 15% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 base year, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action. GFL's strategies include transitioning a significant portion of their fleet to renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030, further supporting their sustainability goals.

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1,843,699,000
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Scope 2
21,656,000
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Scope 3
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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 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. This request for Gfl Environmental is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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
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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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