- High inflation and volatility in commodities markets
- Increasing fires in waste management vehicles and facilities caused by lithium-ion batteries
- Scope 3 emissions
- Ageing workforce profile in the waste management sector
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.5M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 957.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 11.6K tCO2e; Scope 3: 494.2K tCO2e. 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
1.5M tCO2e
2023
Water Usage
1.5M m3
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 957.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 11.6K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 494.2K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased re-use activity by 36% to over 4,100 tonnes
- Improved environmental performance and sustained excellence in compliance (98.6% of sites in compliance bands A and B)
- Increased electricity generation to more than 1.67 million megawatt hours
- Completed first screening of Scope 3 carbon emissions
- Avoided 1.36 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) for every tonne of carbon emitted
- Over 290 actions to enhance biodiversity across sites
- 83% of waste sent for re-use, recycling or energy recovery
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030
- Increase revenue by at least 50% to reach £1.5 billion by 2030
- Create £3 billion of social value by 2030
- Reuse 5,000 tonnes of material by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Become carbon positive by preventing more carbon than we generate by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetyEmployee EngagementCommunity ImpactNet Zero CarbonBiodiversityResource EfficiencyRevenue GrowthProfitabilityInvestment