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Food Waste Incineration
US
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WCA Waste Corporation Sustainability Profile

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WCA Waste Corporation, a prominent player in the waste management industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across various regions. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a leader in providing comprehensive waste collection, recycling, and disposal services tailored to both residential and commercial clients. WCA Waste Corporation is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovative waste solutions, offering unique services that include landfill operations and recycling programmes designed to minimise environmental impact. With a strong market position, the company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its operational footprint and enhanced service capabilities. Dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and environmentally responsible waste management, WCA Waste Corporation continues to set industry standards while contributing to a cleaner, greener future.

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How does WCA Waste Corporation'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.

22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

WCA Waste Corporation's score of 22 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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WCA Waste Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from GFL Environmental Inc.

WCA Waste Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of GFL Environmental Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, WCA Waste Corporation has not established any documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges. The absence of emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. Given its affiliation with GFL Environmental Inc., WCA Waste Corporation may benefit from the parent company's sustainability initiatives and reporting practices. However, without explicit data or targets, it is challenging to assess the company's current impact on carbon emissions or its commitment to climate action. In summary, WCA Waste Corporation's climate commitments and carbon emissions data remain unspecified, reflecting a potential area for future development in sustainability practices.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,843,699,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
21,656,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is WCA Waste Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. WCA Waste Corporation's primary industry is Food Waste Incineration, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is WCA Waste Corporation'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 WCA Waste Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

WCA Waste Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

WCA Waste Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 18% last year and increased by approximately 55% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 21% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 32% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
32%
Purchased Goods and Services
30%
Capital Goods
22%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
10%
Employee Commuting
3%
Use of Sold Products
3%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

WCA Waste Corporation'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.

WCA Waste Corporation 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
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