Growing Sustainably
“Synagro’s plan for Growing Sustainably is rooted in the ideals that in order to be successful, a company must aspire to a larger purpose and work to have a net positive impact on both people and the planet.”
— Bob Preston, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors
Our Sustainability Strategy
Growing sustainably means gaining a deeper understanding of how we can accelerate and grow our business to positively impact the environment and society.
Environmental
Greener World
We deliver environmentally beneficial products, services and circular innovation.
Social
Passionate People
We value the creativity, diversity and safety of our employees, customers and communities.
Governance
Transparent Integrity
We foster a culture of business accountability and transparency.
Growing Sustainably
Growing sustainably is at the heart of Synagro’s business and is central to our purpose as a company. From supporting our customers, to treating our people with dignity and respect, and promoting a cleaner tomorrow for our planet, Synagro has served as a leader for more than three and a half decades.
“True sustainability is achieved when nutrients are cycled through the process of growth, recycling, renewal and more growth.”
– Kip Cleverley, Chief Sustainability Officer
Growing Sustainably
Our Sustainable Growth plan is rooted in the ideals of purpose, and delivering on our triple bottom line as we work each day to have a net positive impact on both people and the planet.
“There are exponential benefits to diverting more waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable resources. The sustainable growth of our company has a meaningful impact to the ever-evolving circular economy.”
– Kip Cleverley, Chief Sustainability Officer and Chief Communications Officer
Sustainability Highlights
Operating with a Purpose
We believe that in order to be successful, a company must aspire to a larger purpose than just maximizing shareholder value. An organization must look beyond its “four walls” and truly work to make a positive difference in the world.
Our Sustainable Growth plan is rooted in the ideals of purpose, and delivering on our triple bottom line as we work each day to have a net positive impact on both people and the planet.
Framework
Growing Sustainably & Creating Value
Through Synagro’s Sustainable Growth plan, the company is focused on the following areas and actions that present opportunities for sustainable, long-term value creation:
Sustainable Growth
Drive growth through new markers, customers and adjaencies, with a focus on beneficial use, sustainable products and innovation.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build trust and transparency with our stakeholders by engaging our employees, customers, communities and external partners.
Eco Efficiency
Reduce our carbon footprint and the associated operating costs through the implementation of energy efficiency projects and a move toward renewable energy at our facilities.
Safety Culture
Provide a safe environment for our employees, our customers and the communities where we work.
Driving Sustainable Practices and Promoting Circularity
At Synagro, we are committed to driving sustainable practices and promoting circularity in our own operations and among our customers. Synagro’s products and services help our customers reduce or avoid GHG emissions, protect local waterways and create new uses for nutrient-rich materials that would have otherwise ended up in landfills. Within our own operations we take an intentional, data-driven approach to manage impacts, reduce emissions and protect the environment.
Environmental
2+ million metric tons
of CO2e avoided by transforming
residuals into beneficial use.
16+ million tons
of biosolids, organics, and residuals managed annually.
Recycled 2.2 billion gallons of liquid biosolids and approximately 550,000 tons of green and food waste.
+80% of residuals sent to beneficial use.
Externally verified our Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions data.
Launched Synapure™
Water Treatment System.
Engaging Employees, Customers and Community
Passionate people are the heart of Synagro’s operations. Our employees serve as stewards to advance and uphold our vision to protect the planet and our communities – both now and in the future.
Social
Reduced our TRIR by 32% outperforming the industry average.
Recognized by USA Today as a 2024 Top Workplace.
Expanded our community engagement efforts.
Synagro TRIR
Average Incident Rates
Strong Governance System
Our commitment to ethical conduct and compliance is critical to our success. In addition to managing these topics internally through a strong network of governance, policies and procedures, Synagro regularly engages third parties to evaluate and improve our programs.
Governance
Expanded our footprint as North America’s leading provider of sustainable solutions for biosolids, organics and residuals.
Maintained an average time of 30 days or less to resolve all ethics complaints.
Enhanced our governance policies.
We are a member of the Water Environment Federation, the National Association of Clean Water, the Water Research Foundation, American Society of Agronomy and approximately 30 other industrial associations.
Our biosolids pellers and compost products meet the exceptional quality (EQ) standards set by the U.S. EPA.
We encourage our stakeholders to join Water Environment Federation’s local chapters and the US Composting Council (USCC).
We work with the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) and the U.S. EPA to utilize our biosolids and compost to revitalize fire-damaged land.