Clean Harbors Inc
Clean Harbors's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Clean Harbors 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, Clean Harbors has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Clean Harbors's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Clean Harbors amounted to 1,754,678 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 Clean Harbors decreased by 0.01%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Clean Harbors's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Clean Harbors's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Clean Harbors were 1,630,826 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Clean Harbors reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Clean Harbors's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 5.48%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Clean Harbors's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Clean Harbors's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a b
What are Clean Harbors's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Clean Harbors reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 123,852 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Clean Harbors reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Clean Harbors's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Clean Harbors 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Clean Harbors use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Clean Harbors reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Clean Harbors's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Clean Harbors’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Clean Harbors reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,630,826 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,890 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 276.88 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Clean Harbors's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Clean Harbors's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Clean Harbors reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 276.88 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 11.17 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Clean Harbors rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Clean Harbors ranked 21 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Clean Harbors among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a