MORRISTOWN, N.J., Dec. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta (NYSE:
CVA), a world leader in sustainable waste and energy solutions,
today released its latest Sustainability Report, detailing its
sustainability performance and progress against goals.
"At Covanta, we work every day to protect tomorrow," said
Covanta President and CEO Stephen J.
Jones. "Our operations help communities, clients and
customers find practical solutions to waste and materials
management while generating clean energy. By running our business
responsibly, efficiently and profitably, we are addressing the
three pillars of sustainability: people, planet and
prosperity."
The report details specific progress in Covanta's sustainability
focus areas, which include: Materials Management, Environmental,
Community Relations, Safety and Health, and Workforce Engagement.
Highlights from the report include:
- Avoided, recycled or reused over 900,000 tons of waste (a 60
percent increase), meeting a goal four years early
- Achieved a two-fold increase in non-ferrous metals recovered
for recycling over the past five years – Covanta now recycles more
than 510,000 tons of metal annually
- Increased use of alternative water sources. Reclaimed
wastewater, stormwater, saline water and once-through cooling
discharge now comprise 35 percent of process water utilized
- Partnered with communities and law enforcement to safely
destroy over 4 million pounds of unwanted medications through the
Rx4Safety program, helping to curb abuse and protect water
supplies
- Continued to make workplace safety the top priority: 26 Covanta
facilities and/or groups were awarded the Occupational Excellence
Achievement Award by the National Safety Council
- Supported the transition of military veterans into the
workforce with over 150 new veteran hires. Veterans now represent
15 percent of the Covanta employee base.
"Sustainably isn't just the way we conduct our business, it is
our business," said Paul Gilman,
Covanta's chief sustainability officer. "Environmental and social
responsibility are at the core of everything we do. Therefore, our
sustainability goals guide not only our work in the sustainable
waste management sector, but also ensure we provide a safe and
diverse workplace for our employees, continue our practice of
developing and maintaining strong ties with local communities and
maintain our track record of delivering 'beyond compliance'
environmental performance. I'm very pleased with the considerable
strides we have made toward achieving our targets."
The complete report, prepared in accordance with the latest
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines, is available at
http://covanta-csr.com.
About Covanta
Covanta is a world leader in providing sustainable waste and energy
solutions. Annually, Covanta's modern Energy-from-Waste facilities
safely convert approximately 20 million tons of waste from
municipalities and businesses into clean, renewable electricity to
power one million homes and recycle approximately 500,000 tons of
metal. Through a vast network of treatment and recycling
facilities, Covanta also provides comprehensive industrial material
management services to companies seeking solutions to some of
today's most complex environmental challenges. For more
information, visit covanta.com.
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