- Acute weather events causing damage to facilities and service interruptions
- Chronic changes in sea level and temperature impacting operations
- Changing consumer habits impacting asset mix
- Supply chain disruptions due to low-carbon economy transition
- New climate-related policies impacting permits and capital requirements
- New technological requirements increasing costs
- Negative perception from ESG investors
- Potential for reduced landfill utilization due to new technologies
Waste Connections, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Waste Connections, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.2M tCO2e (Scope 1) + 56118 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 1015840 tCO2e (Scope 3) = 6310023 tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 5.2M tCO2e; Scope 2: 56.1K tCO2e; Scope 3: 1.0M 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
5.2M tCO2e (Scope 1) + 56118 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 1015840 tCO2e (Scope 3) = 6310023 tCO2e
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 5.2M tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 56.1K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.0M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.2M tCO2e (Scope 1) + 56118 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 1015840 tCO2e (Scope 3) = 6310023 tCO2e |
| 2023 | 5.3M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 8.0M + tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2) |
| 2020 | 6.0M tCO2e/year (Scope 1); 55442 tCO2e/year (Scope 2); 1943939 tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 13% reduction in absolute Scope 1 emissions from 2019 baseline
- 41% decrease in emissions intensity since 2019
- 15% increase in biogas recovery from 2018 baseline through 2023
- 44% increase in tons recycled since 2018
- Operational offsets exceeding emissions by over 4x in 2023
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Increase biogas recovery by at least 40% by 2033
- Increase tons recycled by 50% by 2033
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% from 2019 levels
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental SustainabilitySocial ResponsibilityGovernance