Energy Recovery Sustainability Profile
Energy Recovery, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the energy sector, specialising in innovative solutions for water and energy efficiency. Founded in 1992, the company has made significant strides in the development of advanced technologies, particularly in the oil and gas, desalination, and industrial sectors. With a focus on core products such as the Pressure Exchanger® technology, Energy Recovery stands out for its ability to convert pressure energy into reusable energy, significantly reducing operational costs for its clients. The company has established a strong market position, recognised for its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, and has achieved notable milestones, including the successful deployment of its technologies in over 120 countries.
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Energy Recovery's score of 46 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Energy Recovery's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Energy Recovery reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,023,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,731,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 204,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 9,088,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company's total emissions were about 15,171,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,807,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 552,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 13,013,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable reduction in total emissions year-on-year. Energy Recovery has set an ambitious target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 65% by 2026, using 2021 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are directly reported by Energy Recovery, Inc. The company continues to focus on sustainability and climate commitments as part of its operational strategy.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,826,000 | 0,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,066,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 13,671,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Energy Recovery'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.
Energy Recovery 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.
