Waste Connections Inc
Waste Connections's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Waste Connections's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Waste Connections amounted to 7,805,608 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Waste Connections decreased by 0.18%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Waste Connections were 7,707,691 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 increased by 28.32%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Waste Connections's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Waste Connections's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are Waste Connections's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Waste Connections reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 97,917 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 increased by 76.61%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Waste Connections's Scope 2 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
What methodology does Waste Connections use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Waste Connections reported 1,246,961 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 2024 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 2023, 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 2024, Waste Connections reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,246,961 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 80.41% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 19.59% 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 35.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Waste Connections's Scope 3 emissions increased by 22.75%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Waste Connections disclose?
In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Waste Connections's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 517,835 tCO₂e (41.53%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 267,411 tCO₂e (21.45%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 244,296 tCO₂e (19.59%)
Waste Connections's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Waste Connections’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Waste Connections reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,707,691 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 12,299 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 626.67 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 2024, Waste Connections reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 626.67 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 15.28, 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 2024, Waste Connections ranked 24 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 2024, Waste Connections reported a total carbon footprint of 9,052,569 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.46% increase compared to 2023, 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 85.14% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 13.77%.a