Republic Services Inc

Common Name
Republic Services
Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Waste Management
Employees
42,000
Ticker
RSG
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Republic Services Inc. is a prominent player in the waste management and environmental services sector within the United States. It primarily functions to provide non-hazardous solid waste collection,...

Republic Services Energy Data Preview

In 2023, Republic Services disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.

Republic Services disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.

Finally, Republic Services also reported the types of energy sources as well as generation technologies, helping stakeholders evaluate Republic Services's reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives.

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Insights into Republic Services's Energy Renewability

In 2023, Republic Services consumed a total of 29.74 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 14.59% 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 85.41% 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.

Republic Services's Energy Renewability Rate

15%

How much of Republic Services's energy consumed is renewable?

In 2023, Republic Services consumed a total of 29.74 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 14.59% 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 Republic Services has considerable room to improve its energy sustainability strategy.

Are Republic Services's energy practices becoming more sustainable?

Since 2020, Republic Services's total energy consumption decreased by 8.17%, including a further 11.09% drop in 2023, highlighting a continued decline in energy use.

Over the same period, the share of renewable energy in Republic Services's consumption increased by 14.47%, including a 10.9% increase in 2023, showing consistent progress in clean energy adoption.

Overall, Republic Services has reduced its total energy consumption while steadily increasing its use of renewables, reflecting a strong commitment to reducing its energy-related environmental footprint.

Republic Services's Renewable vs Non-renewable Energy Over Time

31.96 M11.96 M8.04 M31.96 MGigajoules (GJ)202020212022202313%13%13%15%87%87%87%85%
  • Renewable Energy Consumed
  • Non-renewable Energy Consumed

Insights into Republic Services's Energy Consumption & Production Mix

In 2023, Republic Services disclosed detailed information on the sources and generation technologies of the energy it consumed. This disclosure enables a clearer assessment of the Republic Services's overall energy mix, its sourcing strategy, and its reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives such as renewables and low-carbon technologies.

Republic Services's Energy Consumed by Sources and Technologies

Biodiesel, NaturalGas and Fuel(Unspecified Type)(100.0%)

What are the main sources and generation technologies behind Republic Services's energy consumption?

In 2023, Republic Services's total energy consumption was primarily sourced from

  • Biodiesel, Natural Gas and Fuel (Unspecified Type) (100%)

How diverse is Republic Services’s energy consumption mix?

In 2023, Republic Services consumed energy from 2 different sources or generation technologies, indicating a highly concentrated energy mix, with Biodiesel, Natural Gas and Fuel (Unspecified Type) alone accounting for 100% of total consumption.

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