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Wastewater Treatment
US
updated 19 days ago

Greenwaste

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Greenwaste, officially known as Greenwaste Recovery, Inc., is a leading provider of sustainable waste management solutions headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1998, the company has established a strong presence in California and surrounding regions, focusing on the recycling and composting of organic materials. Specialising in green waste collection, processing, and diversion, Greenwaste is committed to reducing landfill waste and promoting environmental sustainability. Their innovative approach includes state-of-the-art facilities that transform organic waste into valuable compost and mulch products, setting them apart in the industry. With a reputation for excellence, Greenwaste has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for their eco-friendly practices and contributions to community sustainability. As a key player in the waste management sector, they continue to lead the way in promoting a circular economy.

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15

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Greenwaste's score of 15 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Greenwaste's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, GreenWaste reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,444,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,336,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,815,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based). This marks a significant achievement as the company surpassed its 2030 emissions reduction target of 45% from its 2022 baseline, which had total emissions of about 10,190,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, GreenWaste's emissions were approximately 10,190,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 10,190,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 4,631,000 kg CO2e (market-based). For the US specifically, the 2022 emissions were about 10,189,630 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 4,631,210 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). GreenWaste is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and has set ambitious targets, achieving a 45% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions ahead of schedule. The company is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives within the solid waste management sector and has committed to near-term reduction targets, although it has not yet set a net-zero target. All emissions data is sourced from GreenWaste Recovery, Inc., with no cascaded data from parent organisations.

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202220232024
Scope 1
10,190,000
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Scope 2
4,631,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Greenwaste'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 Greenwaste is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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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