Renewi plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the Other Services industry, specifically focusing on waste management and recycling solutions. 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 excels in providing innovative waste-to-product services, transforming waste into valuable resources. Its unique approach to circular economy practices sets it apart in the market, enabling clients to reduce their environmental impact while maximising resource efficiency. Renewi's commitment to sustainability has earned it recognition as a key contributor to the transition towards a greener economy, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in waste management solutions.
+27 vs industry average
Renewi’s score of 52 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Other Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Renewi's reported carbon emissions
Renewi plc, a company in the "Other services (93)" industry headquartered in GB, reported a total of approximately 1.82 billion kg CO2e in emissions for the fiscal year 2023. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
For fiscal year 2024, Renewi's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 535 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 42 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions data is not provided for this year.
In fiscal year 2022, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 597 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 51 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2022 totalled approximately 1.2 billion kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 962.34 million kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (approximately 183.75 million kg CO2e), and investments (approximately 17.14 million kg CO2e).
Renewi has set a specific carbon-reduction target to reduce its absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 50% by the end of fiscal year 2030, using fiscal year 2022 as its baseline. Additionally, they are committed to reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. The company also previously aimed to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of the current decade. In 2022, Renewi established a target to align its Scope 3 emissions with a 1.5°C pathway, aiming for a 25% reduction by 2030 from a 2022 base year, covering a significant portion of its Scope 3 categories, including purchased goods and services, fuel-and-energy-related activities, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, and investments.
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Renewi’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2030
50% reduction in all scopes
Our specific carbon-reduction target is to reduce our absolute Scope 1&2 GHG emissions by 50% before the end of 2030 (FY31), using FY22 as o…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Data year: 2023
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