GFL Environmental Inc
GFL Environmental's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, GFL Environmental 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).
GFL Environmental has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into GFL Environmental's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of GFL Environmental amounted to 3,826,488 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of GFL Environmental decreased by 8.31%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
GFL Environmental's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are GFL Environmental's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of GFL Environmental were 3,792,071 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has GFL Environmental reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, GFL Environmental's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), GFL Environmental's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.45%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are GFL Environmental's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, GFL Environmental reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,095 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 34,417 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has GFL Environmental reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, GFL Environmental's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that GFL Environmental 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), GFL Environmental's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 11.74% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does GFL Environmental use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, GFL Environmental reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
GFL Environmental's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into GFL Environmental's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, GFL Environmental reported 1,027,811 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 2023 disclosure of GFL Environmental includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
GFL Environmental's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are GFL Environmental's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, GFL Environmental reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,027,811 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 96.82% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.18% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has GFL Environmental reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, GFL Environmental's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 13.82%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), GFL Environmental's Scope 3 emissions increased by 18.09%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does GFL Environmental disclose?
In 2023, GFL Environmental reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of GFL Environmental's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to GFL Environmental's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 325,075 tCO₂e (31.63%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 303,490 tCO₂e (29.53%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 222,760 tCO₂e (21.67%)
GFL Environmental's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into GFL Environmental’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, GFL Environmental reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,792,071 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,677 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 667.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
GFL Environmental's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does GFL Environmental's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, GFL Environmental reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 667.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 97.05 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does GFL Environmental rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, GFL Environmental ranked 21 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places GFL Environmental among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into GFL Environmental's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, GFL Environmental reported a total carbon footprint of 4,854,299 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.75% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to GFL Environmental's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 78.12% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 21.17%. a