Roadrunner Recycling
Roadrunner Recycling, a leading name in the waste management industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates across several major regions. Founded in 2014, the company has quickly established itself as a pioneer in sustainable recycling solutions, focusing on innovative methods to reduce landfill waste and promote environmental responsibility. Specialising in comprehensive recycling services, Roadrunner Recycling offers unique solutions tailored to businesses and municipalities, including single-stream recycling and customised waste diversion programmes. Their commitment to technology-driven processes sets them apart, ensuring efficient and effective recycling operations. With a strong market position, Roadrunner Recycling has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with various organisations to enhance recycling efforts. Their dedication to sustainability and community engagement has solidified their reputation as a trusted leader in the recycling sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Roadrunner Recycling'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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Roadrunner Recycling's score of 8 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Roadrunner Recycling's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Roadrunner Recycling reported total carbon emissions of approximately 338,938,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 33,010,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 305,838,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Over the years, the company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a notable decrease in emissions from 2015, when total emissions were about 417,469,000 kg CO2e. Roadrunner Recycling has set ambitious long-term climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company is actively engaged in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and has been classified as "Committed" to near-term reduction targets. Their strategy includes a focus on both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to climate action within the solid waste management sector. Overall, Roadrunner Recycling's ongoing efforts and established targets underscore its dedication to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact in the United States.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 37,091,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 380,558,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Roadrunner Recycling 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.
