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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 recycling technologies, position it as a market leader in the industrial services sector. With a commitment to reducing waste and enhancing operational performance, Harsco has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the industries it serves.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Harsco's score of 40 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Harsco's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Harsco reported significant reductions in its carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 122,886,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 39,584,000 kg CO2e. This marks a notable decrease from 2022, where Scope 1 emissions were around 347,254,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 46,764,000 kg CO2e. Harsco has set an ambitious target to reduce the carbon intensity of its operations by 15% by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting the company's commitment to enhancing its sustainability practices. The company aims to achieve this reduction through various initiatives focused on energy efficiency and emissions management. Overall, Harsco's emissions data and reduction commitments illustrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the industry.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
242,008,000
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Scope 2
50,765,000
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Scope 3
27,233,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Harsco's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low 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 Harsco is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Harsco 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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