Climate Change Data

Dispatch Parent LLC (Denali Water Solutions LLC, Terra Renewal Services Inc., Organix Recycling LLC, New Earth LLC, Swanson Bark & Wood Products Inc., and Imperial Western Products Inc. are wholly owned subsidiaries)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:235,654 mtCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based); 124,812 mtCO2e (biogenic gross CO2)
Scope 1 Emissions:230,128 mtCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:5,526 mtCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:7.8% at Coachella facility in late 2023 (projected 35% annually)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Millions of gallons managed annually
Waste Generated:6,995,933 tons of recycled materials managed in 2023
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate
  • Waste & Circularity
  • People
  • Community
  • Compliance & Oversight

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced transportation miles by 1.7 million in 2023, resulting in decreased fuel usage and Scope 1 GHG emissions.
  • Coachella, California facility's renewable microgrid (fully operational in late 2023) contributed to 7.8% of the site’s 2023 energy usage and is projected to supply 35% annually.
  • California IWP facilities produced 11,509,486 gallons of biodiesel in 2023, reducing 103,885 metric tons of CO2e emissions.

Social Achievements

  • Launched ELEVATE program to enhance employee value proposition.
  • Reduced total recordable incidents by 50% from 2022, achieving a 0.43 TRIR.
  • 99% of employees completed assigned monthly safety training.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ESG Leadership Committee and ESG Sub-Committees for Environmental and Social focus areas.
  • Created an ESG Charter to guide the Leadership Committee’s roles and responsibilities.
  • Launched an internal Ethics Hotline to report unethical behavior.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Data gaps in Scope 3 emissions calculations.
  • Need to refine data and establish a baseline for measuring progress on GHG emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Engaged a consultant to quantify carbon footprint and refine data collection approaches annually.
  • Roadmap for calculating Scope 3 emissions in 2025.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Stringent requirements for organic byproducts to meet regulatory and Denali standards.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Power loss due to high winds and fire risk (Coachella facility)
Transition Risks
  • Changes in legislation and regulations related to landfill diversion, emerging contaminants, and climate impact.
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes, expansion of renewable energy sources.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB

Certifications: U.S. Composting Council STA Certified, OMRI, IPEMA, BQ-9000 Biodiesel, NSF for Soaps and Lubricants, South Coast AQMD Clean Air Solvents

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
  • SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
  • SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
  • SDG 15 (Life on Land)

Denali's operations align with these SDGs through water management, waste recycling, community engagement, innovation in organics recycling, and support for sustainable land practices.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Compost, animal feed, biofuel, fertilizer

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed