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.
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.
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Republic Services's score of 42 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Republic Services reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 13,003,979,000 kg CO2e, alongside Scope 2 emissions of about 172,968,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 2,397,385,000 kg CO2e. The company has set an ambitious target to reduce its absolute total Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. This commitment has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring alignment with global climate goals. In 2022, Republic Services achieved a 9.3% reduction in absolute operational greenhouse gas emissions compared to the 2017 baseline, indicating progress towards its interim target of a 10% reduction by 2025. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices within the solid waste management sector, aiming to mitigate its environmental impact through these significant reduction initiatives.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 15,275,194,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 212,126,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 2,753,684,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.