Climate Change Data

Heritage Environmental Services, LLC

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

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:18,238,586 gallons
Waste Generated:64,113 tons incinerated, 22,354 tons slag and ash generated
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved 100% compliance with treated wastewater discharge standards, processing 18,238,586 gallons.
  • 100% of HSM fuel produced met specifications, generating 46,816 tons.
  • Treated combustion residue met LDR standards, incinerating 64,113 tons and generating 22,354 tons of slag and ash.
  • Assisted 229 customer locations in achieving Zero-Waste-to-Landfill status, diverting 671,197 tons of waste from landfills.
  • Recovered and reused 500,016 tons of materials through reuse/recycling programs.
  • Converted hazardous materials into supplemental fuels (28,391 tons) and sent materials for wastewater treatment (57,221 tons).
  • Properly managed 38,454 tons of hazardous materials.
  • Reduced GHG emissions by encouraging rail transportation (948,832 miles traveled by rail).
  • Maintained fuel efficiency of >6.0 miles per gallon for Class 8 vehicles (achieved 6.15 mpg).
  • Recycled 4,810 gallons of used motor oil and retreaded/reused 392 tires.
  • Implemented 17 local energy/GHG reduction projects resulting in ~1,200 metric tons CO2e annual reduction potential.
  • Partnered with ClimeCo to offset nearly 5,000 tonnes of CO2e generated during March Madness.

Social Achievements

  • Achieved a Lost Time Incident Rate of 0.34.
  • 100% of employees completed Code of Ethics training.
  • 97% of new hires completed onboarding training.
  • Employee retention rate of 66.5%.
  • 43% women and 27% minorities in the workforce.
  • 10% veterans in the workforce.
  • 100% employee engagement in GEP participation, community/charity events, and disaster relief efforts.
  • Launched the Heritage Environmental Explorer Certificate Program, a hybrid educational program for employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Continue to be a leader in sustainable hazardous waste management.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Expand sustainability services and investments.
  • Increase zero-waste-to-landfill customer sites.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG emissions through various initiatives.
  • Increase employee retention.
  • Improve safety incident rates.

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacting volunteer activities and employee gatherings.
  • Supply chain disruptions.
  • Labor shortages.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Pivoted volunteer efforts to remote or smaller group activities.
  • Implemented new onboarding practices to improve employee retention.
  • Modified approaches to community involvement due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of new suppliers engaged and signed Code of Ethics; 28% of legacy suppliers engaged.

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Ethics for suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services; carbon offset projects.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CDP Worldwide, Greenhouse Gas Protocol

Certifications: EPA-certified refrigerant reclamation company (RTI)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Recycled zinc oxide and iron-rich aggregate from EAF dust; refrigerant reclamation services.

Awards & Recognition

  • 2020 EBJ Business Achievement Awards for COVID Response Services, Battery Recycling, and 50-Year Recognition.