Harsco
Harsco Corporation, commonly referred to as Harsco, is a leading global provider of environmental solutions and industrial services, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1853, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in key operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in steel mill services, metal recovery, and environmental remediation, Harsco is renowned for its innovative approaches to sustainability and resource efficiency. The company’s unique offerings, such as its advanced waste management technologies, set it apart in the competitive industrial landscape. With a commitment to enhancing operational performance and reducing environmental impact, Harsco has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner for industries seeking to optimise their processes while adhering to stringent environmental standards.
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Harsco's score of 32 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Harsco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Harsco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 162,726,000 kg CO2e, comprising 122,886,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 39,584,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, there is no reported data for Scope 3 emissions for this year. Comparatively, in 2022, Harsco's emissions were about 412,854,000 kg CO2e, with 347,254,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 46,764,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 21,296,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This indicates a significant reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Over the years, Harsco has shown a trend of decreasing emissions. In 2021, the total emissions were approximately 423,856,000 kg CO2e, with 271,503,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 43,302,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 31,933,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2020, the total was about 299,991,000 kg CO2e, with 242,008,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 50,765,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 27,233,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite these reductions, Harsco has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, with a reported emissions intensity of approximately 0.0785 kg CO2e per USD of revenue in 2023. Overall, Harsco's emissions data reflects a positive trend towards reducing carbon emissions, aligning with broader industry efforts to combat climate change.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 242,008,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 50,765,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 27,233,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Harsco is not committed to any 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.
