Dive Brief:

• Republic Services, Inc. unveiled its 2014 Sustainability Report and announced its plan, The Preservation of a Blue Planet. The company focused on five aspects; safety, operations, materials, management, communities, and people.
• In the report, the waste and recycling firm outlined three key components to foster emissions reductions: recycled commodities, renewable energy, and fleet operations.
• In three years, the plan is to add 150,000 tons of more or recycling capacity, develop at least two landfill gas and renewable energy projects per year, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its collection vehicles.

Dive Insight:

As it continues to position itself as the leader in recycling and solid waste, Republic has had several newsworthy events this year, from looking to establish an odor coalition to an acquisition. "We evaluated our internal operations to better understand our environmental impact, how to provide effortless solutions to our customers that empower them to do the right thing, and ultimately, ways to make our planet safer and better for everyone," said Don Slager, president and CEO.