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