Waste Connections Inc
Waste Connections's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Waste Connections 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).
Waste Connections has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 Waste Connections's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Waste Connections amounted to 5,294,083 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 Waste Connections increased by 8.87%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Waste Connections's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Waste Connections's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Waste Connections were 5,237,965 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Waste Connections reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Waste Connections's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.8%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Waste Connections's Scope 1 emissions increased by 8.83%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Waste Connections's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Waste Connections reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 56,118 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Waste Connections reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Waste Connections's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Waste Connections 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Waste Connections's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 12.68% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Waste Connections use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Waste Connections reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Waste Connections's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Waste Connections's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Waste Connections reported 1,015,840 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 Waste Connections includes a breakdown across 6 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
Waste Connections's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Waste Connections's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Waste Connections reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,015,840 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 96.15% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.85% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Waste Connections reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Waste Connections's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 47.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Waste Connections's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Waste Connections 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Waste Connections disclose?
In 2023, Waste Connections reported emissions for 6 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 Waste Connections's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Waste Connections's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 527,700 tCO₂e (51.95%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 260,088 tCO₂e (25.6%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 86,729 tCO₂e (8.54%)
Waste Connections's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Waste Connections’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Waste Connections reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,237,965 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,022 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 652.95 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Waste Connections's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Waste Connections's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Waste Connections reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 652.95 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 14.76 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Waste Connections rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Waste Connections ranked 23 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Waste Connections among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Waste Connections's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Waste Connections reported a total carbon footprint of 6,309,923 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.17% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Waste Connections's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 83.01% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 16.1%. a