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Waste Connections
All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management ServicesUnited StatesNYSE: WCN
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Waste Connections, Inc. is a leading provider in the All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services industry, headquartered in the United States. The company operates across various regions, delivering comprehensive waste collection, recycling, and disposal solutions tailored to diverse community and commercial needs. Founded in 1997, Waste Connections has established a strong market presence through strategic acquisitions and a focus on sustainable waste management practices.
The organisation’s core services include waste collection, transfer, and disposal, with a commitment to environmentally responsible operations. Its unique approach combines local expertise with innovative waste management technologies, setting it apart within the industry. Recognised for its operational efficiency and customer service, Waste Connections continues to be a notable player in North America’s waste management sector.
19
DitchCarbon score
+4 vs industry average
Waste Connections’s score of 19 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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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
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Waste Connections's reported carbon emissions
Waste Connections, an "All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services" company based in the US, reported its most recent carbon emissions for 2024. In 2024, its Scope 1 emissions were 7,707,691,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were 97,917,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, the company disclosed Scope 1 emissions of 7,719,033,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 100,535,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Waste Connections's Scope 1 emissions were 7,274,362,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 100,189,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 1,080,550,000 kg CO2e.
Waste Connections aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2033, using a 2019 baseline. The company previously had a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2024, also from a 2019 baseline. Waste Connections's commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is currently listed as "Commitment removed" as of October 2023.
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Waste Connections’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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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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