Republic Services

Republic Services's most recent emissions data for 2025 shows total global greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 15.73 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 13.36 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 183.83 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 2.18 billion kg CO2e.

Looking back, Republic Services reported total global emissions of approximately 16.07 billion kg CO2e in 2024, with Scope 1 at about 13.70 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 193.41 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 2.18 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, total global emissions were about 17.16 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of approximately 14.71 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) of around 200.78 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 2.25 billion kg CO2e.

Republic Services has established a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030, using a 2017 baseline year. They also have an interim target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 10% by 2025, from the same 2017 baseline. The company reported a 20% reduction in Scope 1 emissions between 2017 and 2024, leading to a total 20% decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions since 2017. Republic Services's near-term targets are classified as "Well-below 2°C" by the SBTi.