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Wastewater Treatment
US
updated 14 days ago

Republic Services

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Republic Services, Inc., a leading provider in the waste management industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1998, the company has grown significantly, establishing a strong presence across major operational regions, including the Midwest, South, and West Coast. Specialising in solid waste collection, recycling, and disposal services, Republic Services is committed to sustainability and innovative waste solutions. Their unique approach includes advanced recycling technologies and a focus on reducing landfill waste, setting them apart in the market. With a robust portfolio of services, Republic Services has earned recognition as one of the largest waste management companies in the nation, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction ratings and environmental stewardship accolades. Their dedication to operational excellence and community engagement solidifies their position as a trusted leader in the industry.

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How does Republic Services'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.

55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wastewater Treatment 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Republic Services's score of 55 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Republic Services's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Republic Services reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 13,608,508,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 185,205,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, including 481,836,000 kg CO2e from capital goods and 336,144,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined reached about 13,800,000,000 kg CO2e. Republic Services has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030, using a 2017 baseline. This target has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes an interim goal of achieving a 10% reduction by 2025. As of 2022, the company reported a 9.3% reduction in emissions compared to the 2017 baseline, indicating progress towards its interim target. The company's emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from its own sustainability reports and are not cascaded from any parent organization. Republic Services is committed to aligning its operations with industry standards for climate action, focusing on reducing its carbon footprint in the solid waste management sector.

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20172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
17,022,809,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
1,841,530,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Republic Services's primary industry is Other waste for treatment: waste water treatment, which is high 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. This request for Republic Services is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Republic Services is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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