Biffa Ltd
Biffa's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Biffa completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
However, Biffa has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Biffa's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Biffa amounted to 520,577 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Biffa decreased by 0.71%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Biffa's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Biffa's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Biffa were 483,243 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Biffa's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.95%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Biffa's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Biffa reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 25,551 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 37,334 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Biffa reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), Biffa's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 18.66% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Biffa use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Biffa reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Biffa's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Biffa's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Biffa reported 798,810 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Biffa includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Biffa's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Biffa's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Biffa reported total Scope 3 emissions of 798,810 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Biffa reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Biffa's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 12.12%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), Biffa's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 10.76%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
Insights into Biffa’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Biffa reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 539,985 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,082 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 259.41 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Biffa's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Biffa's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Biffa reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 259.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8.13, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Biffa rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Biffa ranked 9 out of 8 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Biffa among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Biffa's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Biffa reported a total carbon footprint of 1,319,387 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.05% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Biffa's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 60.54% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 36.63%.a