Waste Connections
Waste Connections, Inc., a leading waste management company headquartered in the United States, has established itself as a prominent player in the solid waste industry since its founding in 1997. With a strong operational presence across North America, including major regions such as the western and southern United States, the company provides comprehensive waste collection, recycling, and disposal services. Recognised for its commitment to sustainability, Waste Connections offers innovative solutions that prioritise environmental responsibility. The company’s unique approach combines advanced technology with a customer-centric focus, ensuring efficient service delivery. Over the years, Waste Connections has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position. Today, it stands as one of the largest waste management firms in North America, known for its reliability and dedication to community service.
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Waste Connections's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Waste Connections reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,237,965,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 5,237,965,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 56,118,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,015,840,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with near-term targets classified as "Committed" as of October 2023. However, Waste Connections has not yet committed to a net-zero target. Over the years, Waste Connections has demonstrated a trend in emissions management, with total emissions in 2016 at approximately 7,239,163,000 kg CO2e, decreasing to about 6,530,170,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has actively disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, indicating a transparent approach to sustainability. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions in 2023 includes significant contributions from capital goods (approximately 260,088,000 kg CO2e), business travel (about 80,838,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 527,700,000 kg CO2e). This detailed reporting reflects Waste Connections' commitment to understanding and managing its environmental impact. Overall, Waste Connections is focused on improving its sustainability practices within the solid waste management sector, although specific reduction targets and long-term commitments remain to be established.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,239,950,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 50,213,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,241,228,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Waste Connections is not participating in any 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.
