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Peoria Disposal Company, Inc.

Peoria Disposal Company, Inc. (PDC) is a leading waste management firm headquartered in the United States, with a strong operational presence in Central Illinois. Founded in 1960, PDC has established itself as a trusted provider of comprehensive waste disposal and recycling services, catering to both residential and commercial clients. The company offers a range of core services, including curbside collection, recycling programmes, and roll-off container rentals, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction. PDC's innovative approach to waste management has earned it a prominent position in the industry, recognised for its reliability and community engagement. With decades of experience, Peoria Disposal Company continues to set benchmarks in waste management, ensuring a cleaner environment for future generations.

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How does Peoria Disposal Company, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Waste Incineration 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Peoria Disposal Company, Inc.'s score of 18 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Peoria Disposal Company, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Peoria Disposal Company, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 54,455,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 2,065,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,629,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 1,497,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 52,862,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company’s emissions were slightly lower, with total emissions of around 38,590,000 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of about 1,258,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,448,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The Scope 3 emissions for that year were also substantial, at about 38,590,000 kg CO2e. For 2021, Peoria Disposal Company reported total emissions of approximately 1,818,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 629,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite these figures, the company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This lack of formal commitments may reflect broader industry trends, where many companies are still in the process of establishing comprehensive climate strategies.

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1,018,000
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Scope 2
629,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
00,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Peoria Disposal Company, Inc.'s primary industry is Food waste for treatment: incineration, 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 Peoria Disposal Company, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Peoria Disposal Company, Inc. 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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