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Harsco

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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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37

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Harsco's score of 37 is higher than 63% 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 Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 122,886,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 39,584,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling about 162,470,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant reduction from 2022, where emissions were approximately 347,254,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 46,764,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 21,296,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, totalling around 415,314,000 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 applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting the company's commitment to improving its environmental performance. The emissions data is sourced from Enviri Corporation, Harsco's parent company, and reflects a corporate family relationship. Harsco has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for 2023, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from energy consumption. Overall, Harsco's climate commitments and reduction initiatives demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing carbon emissions and contributing to global climate goals.

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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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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.

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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
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