Covanta Unveils New Global Sustainability Report

Morristown, N.J.-based waste and energy firm Covanta Holding Corp. has released a new Sustainability Report, which outlines the company’s sustainability performance and progress against goals.

“At Covanta, we work every day to protect tomorrow,” said Covanta President and CEO Stephen J. Jones in a statement. “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 five sustainability focus areas: Materials Management, Environmental, Community Relations, Safety and Health and Workforce Engagement. Highlights from the report include:

“Sustainably isn’t just the way we conduct our business, it is our business,” said Covanta Chief Sustainability Office Paul Gilman in a statement. “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.”