Republic Services Marks Emissions Reduction Milestone in Latest Sustainability Report

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Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting significant progress in its environmental and operational initiatives. The company achieved a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to its 2017 baseline, surpassing its 2025 target of 10% reduction.

Key achievements include launching 6 renewable natural gas projects, expanding its electric fleet to 50 EV trucks, and installing 13,000 collision-avoidance systems. The company maintained an industry-leading employee engagement score of 86 and impacted over 5 million people through community investments.

Republic Services has received recognition from prestigious publications including Barron's, Fortune, Forbes, and Ethisphere for its sustainability efforts and corporate leadership.

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• Achieved 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, doubling the 2025 target of 10%
• Successfully launched 6 renewable natural gas (RNG) projects
• Expanded sustainable fleet with 50 electric collection vehicles
• Maintained high employee engagement score of 86, above industry benchmarks
• Enhanced safety with 13,000 collision-avoidance system installations
• Received multiple prestigious sustainability and corporate leadership awards

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20% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions outpaces interim 2025 target; Safety and Talent results exceed industry benchmarks

PHOENIX, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), a leader in the environmental services industry, today released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting meaningful progress toward its 2030 Safety, Talent, Climate Leadership and Communities goals. Notably, the company achieved a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2024 over its 2017 baseline, far exceeding its interim target of a 10% reduction by 2025.

"At Republic Services, we are partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world, driving value for all our stakeholders," said Jon Vander Ark, president and chief executive officer. "Our investments in Sustainability Innovation are transforming plastics circularity and advancing decarbonization solutions for customers and communities. I'm confident about the progress we've made toward our 2030 Sustainability Goals while helping our customers achieve their own goals."

Republic Services continues to make meaningful strides toward its ambitious 2030 Sustainability Goals. In addition to its strong Climate Leadership results, the company reported notable progress toward its Safety, Talent and Communities goals, with a safety rate and employee engagement score well above industry and national benchmarks.

Republic Services' 2024 sustainability progress also included:

• Launching 6 renewable natural gas (RNG) projects
• Expanding electric collection fleet to 50 EV trucks
• Installing 13,000 collision-avoidance systems in its trucks
• Maintaining industry-leading employee engagement score of 86
• Positively impacting more than 5 million people through community investments

Republic Services' sustainability achievements have received third-party recognition over the past year, with inclusion in Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies, Fortune's America's Most Innovative Companies and World's Most Admired Companies, Forbes' Net Zero Leaders and Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies.

The 2024 Sustainability Report is part of a suite of sustainability reporting that includes Republic Services' 2024 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Report, 2024 Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Report and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report. Sustainability reporting can be found on the company's website, at RepublicServices.com/sustainability/reporting.

About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, solid waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Republic's industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on its vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. For more information, please visit RepublicServices.com.

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FAQ

What greenhouse gas reduction did Republic Services (RSG) achieve in 2024?

Republic Services achieved a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to its 2017 baseline, significantly exceeding its interim target of 10% reduction by 2025.

How many electric vehicles does Republic Services have in its fleet?

Republic Services has expanded its electric collection fleet to 50 EV trucks as part of its sustainability initiatives.

What safety improvements has Republic Services implemented in 2024?

Republic Services installed 13,000 collision-avoidance systems in its trucks, contributing to its safety goals and maintaining safety rates above industry benchmarks.

How many people did Republic Services' community investments impact in 2024?

Republic Services' community investments positively impacted more than 5 million people during 2024.

What sustainability recognition has RSG received in 2024?

Republic Services was included in Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies, Fortune's America's Most Innovative Companies, Forbes' Net Zero Leaders, and Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies.