Renewi Sustainability Profile
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 75% 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 2025, Renewi reported total carbon emissions of approximately 461 million kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In 2024, the total emissions were approximately 488 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 81 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 8 million kg CO2e in the UK. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025, alongside a commitment to reduce these emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. Renewi's climate commitments are part of its broader sustainability strategy, which includes a focus on solid waste management utilities. The company is actively working towards achieving these targets, although it has not yet committed to a net-zero target. The emissions data and reduction initiatives are sourced directly from Renewi plc, ensuring accuracy and relevance in their climate reporting.
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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 | - | - |
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Renewi's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
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