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Republic Services

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

37

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Republic Services's score of 37 is higher than 88% 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 2023, Republic Services reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,003,979,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 172,968,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,397,385,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability within the solid waste management sector. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, Republic Services aims to achieve a 35% reduction in absolute total Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. This target includes biogenic emissions from biogenic feedstocks, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure their goals are consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2°C. In previous years, emissions data showed fluctuations, with Scope 1 emissions reaching approximately 14,280,607,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and Scope 2 emissions at about 189,994,000 kg CO2e. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing its operational efficiency and sustainability practices.

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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
15,275,194,000
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Scope 2
212,126,000
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Scope 3
2,753,684,000
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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 medium 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. Republic Services is headquartered in US, 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.

Republic Services 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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