PHOENIX, Aug. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic
Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) released today its latest Sustainability
Report for the 2015 Fiscal Year. The Report depicts the Company's
efforts to further improve its environmental and social impacts
through decreased vehicle emissions, innovative landfill
technologies, use of renewable energy, community engagement, and
employee growth opportunities. The 2015 Sustainability Report
demonstrates continued progress toward Republic's four
sustainability goals, and represents its latest achievements as
part of its Blue Planet™ sustainability initiative.
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"We are incorporating sustainable practices and programs into
every facet of what we do, and this year's report shows continued,
strong momentum," said Don Slager,
president and chief executive officer of Republic Services. "We are
also building durability into each element of our sustainability
platform, which helps to ensure the viability of our initiatives
while enabling our customers to be more resourceful."
Republic's sustainability platform encompasses five elements:
Operations, Materials Management, Communities, Safety, and People.
Highlights include:
- Operations: Republic operates a fleet of nearly 2,500
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered vehicles, which represents
approximately 16 percent of its entire vocational fleet. According
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the benefits of
Republic's CNG-powered fleet are equal to planting approximately
10.7 million trees annually.
- Materials Management: Republic is taking a leadership
role with customers, municipalities and governments to address the
market dynamics affecting the nation's recycling model, while
increasing recycling capabilities in several markets across the
country. According to the EPA, Republic saves 15 million tons of
carbon dioxide equivalents through its recycling operations, which
is nearly equal to the Company's entire carbon footprint.
- Communities: The Company believes serving its 14 million
customers goes beyond handling day-to-day recycling and waste
needs. At Republic, service is about being a Good Neighbor to the
communities where employees live, work and raise their families. In
the last year, Republic donated over $5
million in cash and more than $6
million in community sponsorships, as well as countless
volunteer hours to non-profit organizations across the
country.
- Safety: Ensuring that employees return home safely at
the end of each day is a top priority at Republic. In 2015,
Republic continued to achieve a 42 percent better safety record
than the industry average, based upon Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) data.
- People: Republic cannot thrive without great people,
which is why the Company is focused on attracting individuals
across professions who are truly committed to serving customers and
protecting the Blue Planet. Republic has earned a score of 80 out
of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index, and was listed as one of
the 30 Most Meaningful Companies to Work For in America by Business
Insider.
Republic is committed to achieving the following four
sustainability goals by 2018:
- Commodities: Adding an additional 150,000 tons per year
or more of recycling capability;
- Energy: Developing at least 2 landfill gas-to-energy
projects per year;
- Fleet: Reducing fleet emissions from direct operational
impacts by 3 percent; and
- Safety: Reducing OSHA recordable rates by 7 percent
year-over-year.
Also in 2015, Republic was among the top companies recognized by
the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a leading international
non-profit organization dedicated to measuring and disclosing
environmental information, in the 2015 CDP S&P 500 Climate
Change Report. Republic earned a Disclosure score of 98 out of 100,
which reflects its strong commitment to transparency, quality and
completeness, and an A- in Performance. Achieving an A is the
highest Performance score possible.
Known as the Blue Planet sustainability initiative, Republic
Services is defining its approach to corporate social
responsibility through the practices and programs outlined in its
2015 Sustainability Report. To view and download the Report, go to
https://www.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.TM, the brand's promise, lets customers know
they can count on Republic to provide a superior experience while
fostering a sustainable Blue PlanetTM 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
www.facebook.com/RepublicServices and follow on Twitter
@RepublicService.
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