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Renewi

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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57

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Renewi's score of 57 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Renewi's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Renewi reported total carbon emissions of approximately 574,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions (about 557,000,000 kg CO2e) and Scope 2 emissions (approximately 51,000,000 kg CO2e). The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which included about 1,200 kg CO2e from various activities such as business travel and employee commuting. Renewi has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a near-term target status classified as "Committed." However, the company has not yet set a net-zero target. In 2022, Renewi achieved a reduction in total emissions to approximately 506,000,000 kg CO2e, down from about 544,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, indicating a positive trend in their climate commitments. The company operates within the solid waste management sector in the UK and is actively working towards more sustainable practices, although specific reduction targets have not been publicly detailed. Overall, Renewi's ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to addressing climate change and reducing carbon emissions in alignment with industry standards.

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Scope 1
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Renewi's primary industry is Other services (93), which is 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. Renewi is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Renewi is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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