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.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 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).a
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.ab
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Republic Services reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Republic Services's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad
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.ab
What are Republic Services's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, Republic Services reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 304,496 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 300,782 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Republic Services reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Republic Services's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 23.84%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ad
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 energyab
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.a
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
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.a
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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.a
Has Republic Services reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Republic Services's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 44.24%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad
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.ab
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.a
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:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 656,385 tCO₂e (34.38%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 554,664 tCO₂e (29.05%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 313,376 tCO₂e (16.41%)
Republic Services's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Republic Services’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2022, Republic Services reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,688,116 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 13,511 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,013.09 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Republic Services's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Republic Services's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2022, Republic Services reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,013.09 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 19.23, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Republic Services rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2022, Republic Services ranked 25 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Republic Services among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Republic Services's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2022, Republic Services reported a total carbon footprint of 15,898,038 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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.ab
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%.a