- Increased cost of raw materials (especially non-ferrous metals) and energy.
- Acute physical risks to facilities (blackouts, flooding, coastal events, earthquakes).
- Chronic physical risks to facilities (rising sea levels, temperature rise, water stress).
- Acute and chronic physical risks to employees (wildfires, extreme heat, droughts).
- Downstream market risks related to customer exposure to physical climate risks.
Energy Recovery, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Energy Recovery, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 11.0K tCO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 1.7K tCO2e; Scope 2: 204 tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 9.1K 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
11.0K tCO2e (market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
83%
of total energy
Water Usage
7.4 Million Liters
2023
Energy Use
51.9K GJ
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). | 1.7K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 204 tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 9.1K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 11.0K tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2022 | 17.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2 Market Based) |
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 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 48% from 2021 baseline to 15 MT CO2e per $1M of product revenue in 2023.
- Achieved over 80% reduction in scope 2 emissions compared to 2021 baseline through transition to 100% renewable electricity at all three facilities.
- Avoided 19.7 million metric tons of CO2 annual emissions across all products in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Double emissions reductions from Energy Recovery products by end of 2025 vs. 2019 baseline
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity 65% by 2026 from 2021 baseline
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEmployee Well-being and SafetyProduct Quality and SafetyGovernance