Covanta Energy, LLC
Covanta Energy, LLC, headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the waste management and energy recovery industry. Founded in 1980, the company has established itself as a pioneer in converting waste into renewable energy, operating facilities across North America and Europe. Covanta's core services include waste-to-energy solutions, which uniquely transform municipal solid waste into clean, renewable energy while significantly reducing landfill use. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, having processed millions of tonnes of waste and generated substantial amounts of electricity. With a strong market position, Covanta has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with various municipalities and a focus on advancing circular economy principles. Its dedication to environmental stewardship and resource recovery continues to set it apart in the industry.
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Covanta Energy, LLC's score of 21 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Covanta Energy, LLC's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Covanta Energy, LLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 703,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 391,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 246,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, there is no reported data for Scope 3 emissions. Covanta has set ambitious near-term climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025. Similarly, the company is targeting a near-zero reduction for its Scope 2 emissions within the same timeframe. These commitments reflect Covanta's dedication to addressing its carbon footprint and contributing to broader climate goals. The emissions data is cascaded from Covanta Energy, LLC, as part of its corporate family structure, ensuring that the reported figures are reflective of its operational impact.
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| Scope 1 | 391,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 246,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - |
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Covanta Energy, LLC is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
