EDCO
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:836,363 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Waste Diversion
- Recycling
- Renewable Energy
- Employee Well-being
- Community Engagement
- Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Diverted over 836,363 tons of waste from landfills in 2019
- Recycled 958 tons of aluminum
- Recycled 50,075 tons of paper, saving over 851,000 trees
- Recycled 67,410 tons of cardboard, saving over 1.5 million gallons of oil and 606,000 cubic yards of landfill space
- Recycled 28,990 tons of glass, saving significant amounts of feldspar, limestone, soda ash, and sand
- Recycled 3,883 tons of PET, saving over 22 million kWh of energy
- Diverted 329,111 tons of green waste from landfills
- Completed construction on a fourth rooftop solar facility
- Produced 300,507 kWh of electricity from solar power in 2018
Social Achievements
- Extensive employee safety training program with 12 meetings per year and financial incentives
- Average employee tenure of 15.5 years
- Employee appreciation events throughout the year
- Active community support through litter abatement, parades, and cleanups
- Public education efforts through tours, presentations, and newsletters
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Conversion of fleet to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) powered vehicles
- Continued investment in Zero Waste initiatives
Medium-term Goals:
- Expansion of recycling capabilities at EDCO Recovery and Transfer (ER&T) facility
- Construction of a second Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility at ER&T
Short-term Goals:
- Operationalization of Ramona Organics Facility in 2020
- Operationalization of Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility in early 2021
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
- Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production and utilization
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
EDCO's initiatives in renewable energy, waste reduction, and recycling contribute to these SDGs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed