Republic Services Inc
Republic Services's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, Republic Services 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).
Republic Services has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Republic Services's Operational Emissions
In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Republic Services amounted to 13,988,898 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).
Compared to 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Republic Services increased by 0.91%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Republic Services's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Republic Services's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Republic Services were 13,688,116 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Republic Services reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Republic Services's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 3.7%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Republic Services's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Republic Services's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are Republic Services's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, Republic Services reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 304,496 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 300,782 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Republic Services reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Republic Services's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Republic Services 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Republic Services's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 37.79% in 2022, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Republic Services use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, Republic Services reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Republic Services's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Republic Services's Value Chain Emissions
In 2022, Republic Services reported 1,909,140 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2022 disclosure of Republic Services includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2021, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Republic Services's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Republic Services's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, Republic Services reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,909,140 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Republic Services reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Republic Services's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 42.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Republic Services's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 45.02%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Republic Services disclose?
In 2022, Republic Services reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Republic Services's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, the largest contributors to Republic Services's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 656,385 tCOâ‚‚e (34.38%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 554,664 tCOâ‚‚e (29.05%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 313,376 tCOâ‚‚e (16.41%)
Republic Services's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Republic Services's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2022, Republic Services reported a total carbon footprint of 15,898,038 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.29% decrease compared to 2021, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Republic Services's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 86.1% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 12.01%.