- Identifying a suitable method for tracking recycled water versus other sources of operational water.
- Challenges in accurately estimating fuel consumption across all business units due to varying fuel acquisition methods at different sites.
Charah Solutions, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Charah Solutions, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 35.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 35.9K tCO2e/year. 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
35.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1)
2021
Renewable Energy
0.25%
of total energy
Water Usage
21.8K m3/day
2021
Waste
11.8M tons/year (CCRs handled)
2021
Energy Use
553.0K GJ/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 35.9K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 35.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Sustainably redeveloped 4,456 acres at Gibbons Creek Steam Station ERT project and returned 62.8 acres at B.C. Cobb ERT project to natural wetlands.
- Beneficially used or recycled more than 2.79 million tons of CCRs, representing a 1-year increase of 453,105 tons.
- Handled 11,813,318 tons of CCRs, a 521,855-ton increase.
- Saved 2.55 million tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere in 2021, totaling 4.79 million tons since 2020.
- Reclaimed approximately 4,818 acres of land since the 2015 EPA CCR Rule took effect.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase tracking of operational water usage to include recycled water
- Develop methods to track waste disposal, including domestic waste, recycling, and industrial waste
📅 Medium-term
- Increase the diversity of our workforce by 30%
- Increase diverse supplier spend by 15%
- Increase the amount of CCRs handled by 10%
- Increase the percentage of CCRs that are beneficially used or recycled by 10%
- Increase the amount of CO2 saved from entering the atmosphere by 10%
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve ISO compliance for Charah Solutions Environmental, Engineering, and Quality (EEQ) Program
- Achieve ISO compliance for Charah Solutions Health & Safety Program
- Require Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Certification for safety professionals
- Develop and maintain certification program for heavy equipment operators and track operator credentials
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilitySocial ResponsibilityGovernance