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Hazardous Waste Incineration
US
updated 25 days ago

Sharps Compliance Corp. Sustainability Profile

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Sharps Compliance Corp., a leading provider in the healthcare waste management industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1992, the company has established itself as a trusted partner for healthcare facilities, pharmacies, and businesses requiring safe and compliant disposal solutions. With a focus on medical waste management, Sharps Compliance offers a range of services, including mail-back programmes, on-site waste collection, and compliance training. The company is recognised for its innovative products, such as the Sharps Disposal by Mail System, which simplifies the disposal process while ensuring regulatory compliance. With a strong market position, Sharps Compliance has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its operational reach across various regions in the US. Their commitment to safety, sustainability, and customer service sets them apart in the industry, making them a preferred choice for healthcare waste solutions.

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How does Sharps Compliance Corp.'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.

3

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Hazardous Waste Incineration 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Sharps Compliance Corp.'s score of 3 is lower than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sharps Compliance Corp.'s reported carbon emissions

Sharps Compliance Corp., headquartered in the US, currently does not report any carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of specific figures in kg CO2e. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges associated with the company. This lack of data suggests that Sharps Compliance Corp. may not have established formal commitments to reduce its carbon footprint or engage in industry-standard climate initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). As a result, the company's climate commitments remain unclear within the context of its operational impact on the environment.

How Carbon Intensive is Sharps Compliance Corp.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sharps Compliance Corp.'s primary industry is Hazardous Waste Incineration, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Sharps Compliance Corp.'s Location?

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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 Sharps Compliance Corp. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Sharps Compliance Corp.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Sharps Compliance Corp. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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