MIP V Waste, LLC dba GreenWaste
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:10,190 MT CO2e (Scope 1, including 5,310 MT biogenic CO2e); 3,398 MT CO2e (Scope 2, location-based) or 4,631 MT CO2e (market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:10,190 MT CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:3,398 MT CO2e (location-based) or 4,631 MT CO2e (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:37%
Total Energy Consumption:398,026.9 GJ
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:1,385,766 tons diverted; 536,848 tons disposed before end-market processing; 137,304 tons disposed after end-market processing
Carbon Intensity:0.01 tCO2e/ton of diverted material
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Diverted more than 1,000,000 tons of material from the landfill in 2022.
- Diverted more than 500,000 tons of yard trimmings, food scraps, and other organic material from disposal, generating renewable energy and transforming the material into OMRI-listed organic mulch and compost products.
- 37% of electricity use powered from renewable sources.
- 2.1M+ kWh of excess renewable energy sold to the grid.
Social Achievements
- 93% of employees identify as a racial minority.
- Implemented various DE&I initiatives, including a 5-year leadership succession training plan, creation of the GreenWaste Women’s Group, and flexible work schedules.
- Significant investment in and use of state-of-the-art safety technology to help keep employees safe.
- Four years of work-study programs provided to students from underrepresented local communities.
Governance Achievements
- Established robust risk management, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in responsible business conduct, policies, and practices.
- Implemented policies including Human Rights Policy, Anti-Corruption Policy, Conflict of Interest Policy, Political Contribution Policy, Anti-Harassment, Non-Discrimination, and Anti-Retaliation policies, and Data Privacy Policy.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2022 baseline by 45% by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: OMRI (for compost)
Third-party Assurance: Data assurance for the 2022 reporting year is in process.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 5
- Goal 8
- Goal 10
- Goal 11
- Goal 12
Alignment with UN SDGs through ESG initiatives.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- OMRI-listed organic compost and mulch
Awards & Recognition
- At least 14 ESG Awards Received Since 2000
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:10190 MT CO2e (Scope 1 and 2 combined)
Scope 1 Emissions:5063 MT CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:3124 MT CO2e (location-based), 4381 MT CO2e (market-based)
Renewable Energy Share:73% (of energy consumed)
Total Energy Consumption:425,835 GJ
Water Consumption:596 Ml
Waste Generated:1,360,134.4 tons diverted, 543,152 tons disposed (before end-market processing), 131,695.7 tons disposed (after end-market processing)
Carbon Intensity:0.006 tCO2e/ton of recovered material
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Stewardship
- Social Responsibility
- Governance Excellence
Environmental Achievements
- 36.3% reduction in total combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2022 baseline
- 100% transition to renewable fuels for off-road heavy equipment
- 100% transition to renewable or alternative fuels for collection fleet
- Diverted over 520,000 tons of organic waste from landfills
- Produced 179,714 tons of compost and mulch from organic waste
- Reduced GHG emissions by 183,000 MT CO2e through organics processing
Social Achievements
- Employee turnover declined to 14.6% from 17.4% in 2022
- 75% internal promotion rate
- Expanded intern program in partnership with local schools
- Enhanced training programs accessible online and in multiple languages
- Reduced restricted injuries from 46 in 2022 to 10 in 2023
Governance Achievements
- Added Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reporting and Science Based Targets (SBTi) commitment
- Created first Path to Net Zero Plan
- Developed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
- Developed Environmental Policy
- Developed Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 45% by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions (implied)
- Climate-related risks (mentioned but not specified)
- Regulatory changes (mentioned but not specified)
Mitigation Strategies
- Transition to renewable fuels
- Investment in ZEVs and EV charging stations
- Development of alternative sourcing strategies (implied)
- Climate scenario analysis to identify risks and opportunities
- Implementation of safety innovations (AI cameras, exoskeletons, SensorZone)
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, SBTi
Certifications: ISO 14064-3:2019 (data verification), OMRI (organic compost), RCI (recycling rates)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- OMRI-certified compost blends