Casella Waste Systems Inc

Common Name
Casella Waste Systems
Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Waste Management
Employees
5,100
Ticker
CWST
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Casella Waste Systems Inc. is a leading integrated solid waste management services provider, operating primarily in the northeastern United States. The company's core purpose is the collection, transf...

Casella Waste Systems's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Casella Waste Systems 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Casella Waste Systems has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Casella Waste Systems’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Casella Waste Systems's Environmental Progress Report 2025
a. Casella Waste Systems's Environmental Progress Report 2025
b. Casella Waste Systems's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2023
b. Casella Waste Systems's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2023
c. Casella Waste Systems's Sustainability Report 2022
c. Casella Waste Systems's Sustainability Report 2022
d. Casella Waste Systems's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2021
d. Casella Waste Systems's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2021

Insights into Casella Waste Systems's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Casella Waste Systems amounted to 769,321 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Casella Waste Systems increased by 17.48%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Casella Waste Systems's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e-3%-3%+25%-5%+18%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Casella Waste Systems's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Casella Waste Systems were 762,217 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Casella Waste Systems reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Casella Waste Systems's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 30.85%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Casella Waste Systems's Scope 1 emissions increased by 17.61%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Casella Waste Systems's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Casella Waste Systems reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,104 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Casella Waste Systems reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Casella Waste Systems's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 55.72%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a d

Compared to the previous year (2023), Casella Waste Systems's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Casella Waste Systems 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Casella Waste Systems use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Casella Waste Systems reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a

Casella Waste Systems's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based

Insights into Casella Waste Systems’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Casella Waste Systems reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 762,217 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,557 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 489.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Casella Waste Systems's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1002,000100,0002,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)AMontrose Environmental GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,213 tCO2eRevenue: $M 696Scope 1 Intensity: 18.97 tCO2e/$MEnviriYear: 2024Scope 1: 103,668 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,343Scope 1 Intensity: 44.25 tCO2e/$MWaste Management IncYear: 2023Scope 1: 14,938,730 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,426Scope 1 Intensity: 731.36 tCO2e/$MWorthington EnterprisesYear: 2024Scope 1: 47,864 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,246Scope 1 Intensity: 38.42 tCO2e/$MMcGrath RentCorpYear: 2022Scope 1: 8,103 tCO2eRevenue: $M 636Scope 1 Intensity: 12.75 tCO2e/$MAdvanced Energy IndustriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,669 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,656Scope 1 Intensity: 1.01 tCO2e/$MBradyYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,302 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,341Scope 1 Intensity: 6.19 tCO2e/$MClean HarborsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,630,826 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,890Scope 1 Intensity: 276.88 tCO2e/$MEnproYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,394 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,049Scope 1 Intensity: 10.86 tCO2e/$MKadantYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,384 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,053Scope 1 Intensity: 28.84 tCO2e/$MAAAZZYear: 2024Scope 1: 230,805 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,538Scope 1 Intensity: 150.11 tCO2e/$MFirst AdvantageYear: 2024Scope 1: 294 tCO2eRevenue: $M 860Scope 1 Intensity: 0.34 tCO2e/$MRepublic ServicesYear: 2022Scope 1: 13,688,116 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,511Scope 1 Intensity: 1,013.09 tCO2e/$MTrexYear: 2024Scope 1: 35,416 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,151Scope 1 Intensity: 30.76 tCO2e/$MHayward HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,605 tCO2eRevenue: $M 992Scope 1 Intensity: 1.62 tCO2e/$MWaste ConnectionsYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,237,965 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,022Scope 1 Intensity: 652.95 tCO2e/$MPlug PowerYear: 2023Scope 1: 10,180 tCO2eRevenue: $M 891Scope 1 Intensity: 11.42 tCO2e/$MValmont IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 113,873 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,075Scope 1 Intensity: 27.94 tCO2e/$MApplied Industrial TechnologiesYear: 2025Scope 1: 32,283 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,563Scope 1 Intensity: 7.07 tCO2e/$MA O SmithYear: 2019Scope 1: 71,824 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,993Scope 1 Intensity: 24.00 tCO2e/$MESABYear: 2024Scope 1: 49,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,741Scope 1 Intensity: 17.88 tCO2e/$MMoogYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,609Scope 1 Intensity: 3.47 tCO2e/$MCasella Waste SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 762,217 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,557Scope 1 Intensity: 489.45 tCO2e/$M

How does Casella Waste Systems's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Casella Waste Systems reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 489.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 21.49 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Casella Waste Systems rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Casella Waste Systems ranked 20 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Casella Waste Systems among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

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