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Clean Harbors, a prominent environmental and industrial services company, is headquartered in the US, with extensive operations spanning North America and select international regions. Established in 1980, Clean Harbors has evolved into a critical partner for organisations navigating complex waste management and sustainability challenges.
The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of services, including hazardous waste disposal, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning, and a wide array of recycling and field services. Their integrated, end-to-end solutions differentiate them as a leader in ensuring regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship across various sectors.
-10 vs industry average
Clean Harbors’s score of 19 is lower than 36% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Real Estate Services has above-average carbon intensity
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Clean Harbors, a US-based real estate services company, reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1.63 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of about 123.85 million kg CO2e in 2024. For 2023, the company disclosed Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1.63 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of around 122.9 million kg CO2e. In 2022, Clean Harbors reported combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions (location-based) of approximately 1.69 billion kg CO2e. For 2021, combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions (location-based) were around 1.61 billion kg CO2e. In 2019, combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions (location-based) were approximately 1.70 billion kg CO2e.
Clean Harbors has several climate commitments. The company aims to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, with some targets indicating a reduction to "near zero" by the middle of this decade (2025). Specifically, Clean Harbors intends to reduce its absolute Scope 1 emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline, and by 50% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. Similarly, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline and a 50% reduction from a 2020 baseline by 2030. Additionally, Clean Harbors aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity by 30% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline. The company also targets a Net Climate Benefit Factor of ≥ 3.0 by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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