- Lower recyclate prices (especially plastics) and weaker construction market in Netherlands.
- Increased cost inflation.
- Ageing IT infrastructure.
- Risk of fires due to increasing number of batteries in waste streams.
- Complexity of environmental regulations (e.g., PFAS).
Renewi plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Renewi plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 577kT CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
577kT CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2024
Renewable Energy
45.9%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.0M m3/year
2024
Waste
10.4mT/year
2024
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 577kT CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2023 | 475.1K tCO2e/year (FY23 market-based) |
| 2020 | 653.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 & 2 carbon footprint by 8% from FY22 baseline to 577kT CO2e in FY24.
- Achieved 237kg CO2e/T carbon avoidance per tonne of waste handled.
- Increased share of renewable energy used on site to 45.9%.
- Recycled 6.6 million tonnes of material (63.2% of total waste handled).
- Treated 1.03 million tonnes of wastewater.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 15% by 2025 (FY26).
- Increase share of renewable energy used on site to 50% by 2025 (FY26).
- Achieve 100% Euro 6 trucks in fleet by 2025 (FY26).
- Increase women in leadership to 30% by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 (FY31).
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030 (FY31).
- Achieve 100% renewable energy on site by 2030 (FY31).
- Achieve 75% recycling rate (Mission75).
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
CircularityClimate ChangeSafetyEmployee Well-beingDiversity & Inclusion