Renewi plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the waste management and recycling industry. Founded in 2017 through the merger of Shanks Group and Van Gansewinkel, Renewi has established a strong presence across the UK, the Netherlands, and Belgium. The company focuses on providing innovative waste solutions, specialising in recycling and resource recovery, which sets it apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to sustainability, Renewi offers a range of services including municipal waste management, commercial waste recycling, and industrial waste solutions. Its unique approach to turning waste into resources has positioned it as a market leader, achieving significant milestones in reducing landfill use and promoting circular economy practices. Through its dedication to environmental stewardship, Renewi continues to drive positive change in the waste management sector.
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Renewi's score of 55 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Renewi, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 90,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 81,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 8,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, aiming for a near-zero reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025. Additionally, Renewi is committed to a 30% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030. For the year 2023, Renewi's emissions were reported at approximately 604,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with 557,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 47,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,300,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, which are often the largest component for companies in the solid waste management sector. Renewi's climate commitments are aligned with industry standards, and they have made a public commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), although specific targets have not been detailed. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability practices across its operations.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 126,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 8,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Renewi has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Common questions about Renewi's sustainability data and climate commitments