Republic Services Reports Reduced Emissions, Increased Circularity of Key Materials

Republic’s sustainability platform is anchored by its Elements of Sustainability, which are deeply integrated into its business and form the basis of the Company’s 2030 goals.

SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  Republic Services, Inc. has released its annual sustainability report, highlighting the Company’s enhanced approach to climate leadership and tracking progress toward its ambitious 2030 sustainability goals. The Company’s sustainability achievements in 2020 included a 5 percent reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions and an increase in the recycling of key materials to support the circular economy.

“Republic Services plays a vital role in providing sustainable solutions to our customers and making the planet a better place now and for future generations,” said Jon Vander Ark, president and chief executive officer. “We continue to make steady progress toward our 2030 sustainability goals and are excited about innovations and technologies under development that will accelerate our impact.”

Republic’s sustainability platform is anchored by its Elements of Sustainability, which are deeply integrated into its business and form the basis of the Company’s 2030 goals. This year, the platform evolved to align the Company’s climate-related goals under a new Climate Leadership element. The Company reported positive strides toward its climate goals, with a reduction in overall emissions, an increase in circularity of recyclable commodities and organics, and numerous renewable energy projects under development.

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