GFL Environmental Inc
GFL Environmental Energy Data Preview
In 2023, GFL Environmental disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.
GFL Environmental also reported how it meets its energy needs through a mix of purchased and self-generated energy, offering insight into its sourcing strategy and level of energy independence.
Additionally, GFL Environmental also disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.
Finally, GFL Environmental also reported the types of energy sources as well as generation technologies, both for purchased and self-produced energy, helping stakeholders evaluate GFL Environmental's reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives.
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Insights into GFL Environmental's Energy Renewability
In 2023, GFL Environmental consumed a total of 11.76 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 8.71% was sourced from renewable energy, either derived from natural resources like biofuels, biomass, or biogas, or generated using renewable technologies such as solar or wind power. The remaining 91.29% was classified as non-renewable energy, coming from fossil-based fuels such as coal, natural gas, or crude oil, or from non-renewable generation technologies like nuclear power.
GFL Environmental's Energy Renewability Rate
How much of GFL Environmental's energy consumed is renewable?
In 2023, GFL Environmental consumed a total of 11.76 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 8.71% was derived from renewable sources, including biofuels, biomass, biogas, solar, and wind power.
This low level of renewable energy use highlights a heavy reliance on fossil fuels or other non-renewable sources, suggesting that GFL Environmental has considerable room to improve its energy sustainability strategy.
Are GFL Environmental's energy practices becoming more sustainable?
Since 2021, GFL Environmental's total energy consumption increased by 9.79%, but remained relatively stable in 2023, possibly indicating a plateau in energy growth.
GFL Environmental's Renewable vs Non-renewable Energy Over Time
- Renewable Energy Consumed
- Non-renewable Energy Consumed
Insights into GFL Environmental's Energy Consumption & Production Mix
In 2023, GFL Environmental disclosed detailed information on the sources and generation technologies of the energy it produced. This disclosure enables a clearer assessment of the GFL Environmental's overall energy mix, its sourcing strategy, and its reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives such as renewables and low-carbon technologies.
What are the main sources or generation technologies used by GFL Environmental to produce energy?
In 2023, GFL Environmental's energy production came primarily from
- Biogas (100%)
How diverse is GFL Environmental’s energy production mix?
In 2023, GFL Environmental produced energy using 1 different sources or generation technologies. The energy production mix is highly concentrated, with Biogas alone making up 100% of total output.
GFL Environmental's Energy Produced by Sources and Technologies
Insights into GFL Environmental's Energy Inflows & Self-Sufficiency
In 2023, GFL Environmental reported total energy inflows of 584,337.6 Gigajoules, which corresponds to the company's full energy needs, including energy consumed, redistributed, sold, or stored. This energy inflow was composed of 443,401.2 Gigajoules purchased from external suppliers and 140,936.4 Gigajoules generated through internal production. This corresponds to a production share of 24.12%, reflecting a 462.17% percentage point increase from the previous year (2022) and a 89.5% percentage point decrease since 2021.
Although GFL Environmental's production share has remained fairly stable over the long term, the increase in the most recent year could signal early momentum toward greater self-reliance. This shift may reflect trial initiatives, newly installed capacity, or short-term operational adjustments.
GFL Environmental's Energy Purchased vs Produced Over Time
- Total Energy Produced
- Total Energy Purchased