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Republic Services
All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management ServicesUnited StatesNYSE: RSG
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Republic Services, Inc. is a leading provider in the United States specialising in all other miscellaneous waste management services. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company operates across numerous regions, delivering comprehensive waste collection, recycling, and disposal solutions. Founded in 1998, Republic Services has established itself as a key player in the waste management industry, known for its commitment to sustainability and innovative waste solutions.
The organisation’s core offerings include residential, commercial, and industrial waste collection, alongside specialised recycling programmes. What sets Republic Services apart is its focus on environmentally responsible practices and advanced waste processing technologies. With a strong market position and a history of growth, Republic Services continues to be a prominent name in the waste management sector across the US.
36
DitchCarbon score
+28 vs industry average
Republic Services’s score of 36 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
1.588
20182025
The All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Republic Services's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Republic Services reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 15.75 billion kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1 emissions totalling about 13.61 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 185.21 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions were reported at approximately 2.01 billion kg CO2e.
Republic Services is committed to reducing its climate impact. The company has set a Science Based Target (SBTi) to decrease absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030, using a 2017 baseline year. An interim goal is in place to achieve a 10% reduction by 2025. As of 2024, the company has achieved a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2017. The company's emissions reporting covers its operations in the "All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services" industry within the US.
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Republic Services’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
35% reduction in Scope 1
Solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, recycling, and energy services provider Republic Services, commits to reduce absolute total Scop…
At risk35%
2030
35% reduction in Scope 2
Solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, recycling, and energy services provider Republic Services, commits to reduce absolute total Scop…
Insufficient data35%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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