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Rubicon

Rubicon Global, commonly referred to as Rubicon, is a leading technology company headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and beyond. Founded in 2008, Rubicon has established itself in the waste management and recycling industry, focusing on innovative solutions that promote sustainability and efficiency. The company offers a range of services, including smart waste and recycling management, leveraging advanced technology to optimise waste collection and reduce environmental impact. Rubicon's unique approach combines data analytics with a commitment to circular economy principles, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Rubicon has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with municipalities and businesses to enhance waste diversion efforts. Its dedication to sustainability and innovation has earned Rubicon recognition as a leader in the industry, making significant strides towards a more sustainable future.

DitchCarbon Score

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Rubicon's score of 32 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rubicon's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Rubicon Technologies, headquartered in the United States, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,026,454,010 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 80,050 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 273,350 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 2,024,645,230 kg CO2e. Rubicon has made a commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 46% for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, the company is focused on measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of its carbon footprint. The company's emissions have shown a downward trend from 2019, when total emissions were approximately 2,254,421,280 kg CO2e, to 2022. This reflects a proactive approach to sustainability and climate responsibility within the software and services sector.

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Scope 1
72,710
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Scope 2
531,670
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Scope 3
2,253,816,900
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rubicon's primary industry is Other services (93), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Rubicon is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Rubicon 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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