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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wastewater Treatment 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Waste Connections's score of 31 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

85%

Waste Connections's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Waste Connections reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,237,965,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,237,965,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 56,118,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,015,840,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a near-term target status classified as "Committed" as of October 2023. However, Waste Connections has not set a net-zero target. Over the years, Waste Connections has shown a trend of emissions reduction. For instance, in 2016, the total emissions were about 7,239,950,000 kg CO2e, which decreased to approximately 6,636,000,000 kg CO2e in 2017 and further to 6,853,890,000 kg CO2e in 2018. The company continues to disclose emissions across all three scopes, indicating transparency in its sustainability efforts. The emissions data reflects the company's operations in the solid waste management sector, where it actively seeks to implement strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Waste Connections' ongoing commitment to sustainability is evident through its reporting and engagement with climate initiatives, although specific reduction targets have not been detailed.

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Scope 1
7,239,950,000
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Scope 2
50,213,000
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Scope 3
1,241,228,000
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Waste Connections's primary industry is Other waste for treatment: waste water treatment, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Waste Connections 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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