PHOENIX, Aug. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic
Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) released today its latest Sustainability
Report highlighting many of its most recent achievements. The
report represents the Company's commitment to provide regular
reporting on the advancement of its sustainability initiatives.
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"Our customers count on us for simple solutions, the highest
reliability and environmental responsibility," said Don Slager, president and chief executive
officer. "Whether it's helping a customer turn an idea into a
sustainable program in Alabama,
converting brownfields in Massachusetts into sources for renewable
energy or recovering value from exploration and production waste in
Texas, we're enabling greater
resourcefulness across America. We're proud to lead by example,
doing what's best for our customers and our Blue Planet."
Republic's Blue Planet™ sustainability platform encompasses five
key elements: Operations, Materials Management, Communities, Safety
and People. Highlights from the Sustainability Report include:
- Republic saved approximately 26 million gallons of diesel fuel
through its natural gas-powered fleet, recycled more than 1.2
million gallons of oil from its collections fleet, and repurposed
192,000 tires from its retreading program.
- Republic saved 15 million tons of CO2e through its
recycling network, which is equivalent to the emissions of 16
coal-fired power plants.
- Republic's landfill renewable energy projects provide a source
of recovered and renewable materials and energy back to the
economy. Three landfill projects in metro Atlanta alone generate enough energy to power
14,000 households.
- Republic invested $8.4 million in
charitable giving and environmental education in the communities it
serves nationwide.
- Republic's safety performance is 41 percent better than the
industry average, based on Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) data. Through its Focus 6 safety program,
which strives to prevent the six most common types of serious
accidents, Republic reduced accidents by 14 percent.
- Republic's 15,000 highly skilled drivers are some of the best
in the industry, as recognized by the National Waste &
Recycling Association (NWRA). Republic has won 75 percent of the
NWRA's "Driver of the Year" awards since 2009 in the large company
categories.
- To celebrate its drivers and technicians, Republic held its
first ROAD-EO National Championship, during which the Company's top
40 drivers and 10 techs from across the country showcased their
driving and diagnostic skills, and safety acumen.
- Republic's employee engagement score increased by 6-points to
88 out of 100, validating how strongly employees believe in the
Company and consider it a great place to work.
- Republic received notable recognitions by third parties for its
sustainability achievements, earning a place on both the Dow
Jones Sustainability – North America and World – Indices and the
CDP™ (Carbon Disclosure Project) Climate A List and
Supplier Climate A List, as well as receiving the "Industry Mover"
sustainability award by RobecoSAM. Republic was also named to the
elite Forbes America's Best Large Employers List and the
World's Most Ethical Companies List by the Ethisphere™
Institute.
As part of its Blue Planet sustainability platform, Republic has
set high reaching sustainability goals and continues to make
important progress toward each goal:
- Energy: Develop at least two landfill gas-to-energy
projects per year through 2018.
- Safety: Reduce OSHA recordable rates by 7 percent
year-over-year.
- Recycled Commodities: Add an additional 150,000 tons or
more per year of recycling capacity through 2018.
- Fleet: Reduce absolute fleet emissions by 3 percent from
direct operational impacts (Scope 1 emissions) by 2018.
To learn more about Republic's Blue Planet sustainability
platform, or to download the latest Sustainability Report, go to:
RepublicServices.com/Sustainability.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is an
industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste.
Through its subsidiaries, Republic's collection companies,
recycling centers, transfer stations and landfills focus on
providing effective solutions to make proper waste disposal
effortless for its 14 million customers. We'll handle it from
here.™, the brand's promise, lets customers know they can count on
Republic to provide a superior experience while fostering a
sustainable Blue Planet™ for future generations to enjoy a cleaner,
safer and healthier world.
For more information, visit the Republic Services website at
RepublicServices.com. "Like" Republic on Facebook at
Facebook.com/RepublicServices and follow on Twitter
@RepublicService.
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