COVANTA HOLDING


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Covanta Celebrates its Transformation into Reworld™

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

MORRISTOWN, N.J., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following two years of investment, transformation and growth, Covanta, which has been known as a leading waste-to-energy provider, proudly announces the next milestone in its strategic evolution as a pioneering sustainable waste solutions company with its new identity: Reworld™.

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  • This showcases a future where modern waste management significantly contributes to a smarter, more sustainable world.
  • "Our transformation into Reworld™ is an authentic declaration of the impactful strides we have made in sustainability and a commitment to reimagine the future of waste management.
  • The forthcoming launch of a new customer portal promises to streamline operations, making interactions with Reworld seamless and more efficient.
  • For more information about Reworld™ and its services please call toll-free at 1-800 950-8749 for assistance.

Covanta Welcomes Alex Pease to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

MORRISTOWN, N.J., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta, a leader in sustainable waste solutions, announces the addition of Alex Pease to its Board of Directors.

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  • MORRISTOWN, N.J., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta, a leader in sustainable waste solutions, announces the addition of Alex Pease to its Board of Directors.
  • "Alex has an impressive history of championing sustainability and servicing a diverse range of industries," stated Howard Lance, Chair of the Covanta Board of Directors.
  • "His experience will provide valuable perspective to our Board and help Covanta continue to innovate and lead in sustainable waste management."
  • Alex Pease shared, "It's an honor to join the Board of Directors at Covanta, a company whose dedication to environmental stewardship and innovation I have long admired.

Covanta Honored with Environmental Excellence Award by Virginia Water Environment Association

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

The Platinum Level Award for Environmental Excellence celebrates organizations that have strong environmental records that go above and beyond permitted requirements.

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  • The Platinum Level Award for Environmental Excellence celebrates organizations that have strong environmental records that go above and beyond permitted requirements.
  • "The Virginia Water Environment Association is pleased to award the VWEA Platinum Award to Covanta Alexandria/Arlington.
  • "We are honored to be recognized by the Virginia Water Environment Association for our ongoing efforts to promote environmental excellence and sustainability," said Alex Piscitelli, Area Operations Manager at Covanta.
  • The company's comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability aligns with the goals of the Virginia Water Environment Association and exemplifies its dedication to protecting and preserving the environment for future generations.

Emissions Data Now Available Online for Covanta Waste-to-Energy Facility in Bristol

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

BRISTOL, Conn., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta, a leader in sustainable materials management and a premier provider of environmental solutions benefiting businesses and communities, announced today that emissions data for the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility, also known as Covanta Bristol, is available to the public online.

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  • BRISTOL, Conn., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta, a leader in sustainable materials management and a premier provider of environmental solutions benefiting businesses and communities, announced today that emissions data for the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility, also known as Covanta Bristol, is available to the public online.
  • This data is precisely what Covanta operators at the Waste-to-Energy facility use to monitor operational performance.
  • "The Covanta Bristol facility provides a vital service to our community and to our environment.
  • Covanta Bristol serves a consortium of 14 communities that are members of the Bristol Resource Recovery Policy Board with reliable and sustainable waste management.

Emissions Data Now Available Online for Stanislaus Waste-to-Energy Facility

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Monday, August 7, 2023

With this data now available on the facility's webpage , residents of Stanislaus County and neighboring areas have an unfettered virtual seat into the control room to view the same data that Covanta operators use to monitor operational performance at the Waste-to-Energy site.

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  • With this data now available on the facility's webpage , residents of Stanislaus County and neighboring areas have an unfettered virtual seat into the control room to view the same data that Covanta operators use to monitor operational performance at the Waste-to-Energy site.
  • "By making this data readily available, we are providing the communities of Stanislaus County a feeling of confidence and pride knowing that the waste being processed at the Waste-to-Energy facility is being done so both sustainably and safely," said Chief Sustainability Officer Tequila Smith at Covanta, which operates the facility.
  • "The Covanta Stanislaus facility provides a vital service to our community and to our environment.
  • In fact, every year, the facility reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 176,000 tons – the equivalent of taking 38,000 passenger vehicles off the road," said Tequila.

Covanta Solidifies Position as a Leader in Environmental Services with Milestone Close of Circon Environmental

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Monday, May 1, 2023

MORRISTOWN, N.J., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta, a leader in sustainable materials management, announced it has closed today on its acquisition of Circon Environmental ('Circon'), a full-service provider of environmental services based in La Porte, Texas. The acquisition is significant because it not only signals Covanta's decisive growth strategy, but it also brings two sustainability providers in the environmental services industry together to address the most pressing ESG ambitions of current and prospective customers. This marks the eighth acquisition in Covanta's expansion plans following the company's purchase by EQT's Infrastructure fund.

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  • MORRISTOWN, N.J., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta, a leader in sustainable materials management, announced it has closed today on its acquisition of Circon Environmental ('Circon'), a full-service provider of environmental services based in La Porte, Texas.
  • "With the acquisition of Circon, we have rapidly accelerated our path to becoming the premiere leader of sustainable materials management.
  • If you're a municipality or corporation seeking the best value and quality in environmental services, Covanta is the only solution you need."
  • The Circon acquisition puts Covanta at the top of its industry, bringing customers nationwide the end-to-end services to help them to achieve their ambitious ESG goals."

Covanta to Acquire Circon in The Most Transformative Acquisition in Its History, Significantly Expanding Covanta's Geographic Footprint and Environmental Service Offerings

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Monday, April 3, 2023

MORRISTOWN, N.J., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Covanta, a leader in sustainable materials management, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Circon Holdings, Inc. ("Circon") a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries ("Kinderhook"), putting into motion the company's most transformative acquisition in its history. The addition of Circon, which is subject to customary regulatory approvals, marks the largest single acquisition for Covanta in two decades, bringing with it more than 600 new employees and 2,500 customers. It is the company's eighth acquisition following its purchase by EQT Infrastructure. It further demonstrates Covanta's commitment to providing carbon negative solutions to its customers.

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  • Headquartered in La Porte, Texas, Circon is a full-service provider of environmental services with a customer base across more than 20 waste facilities in the Midwest, Southeast and Gulf Coast.
  • This acquisition is noteworthy for Covanta due to Circon's geographic reach over multiple regions of the country and its suite of circularity offerings in wastewater treatment, and non-hazardous and hazardous waste management.
  • Circon amplifies Covanta's ability to provide more last-mile sustainability solutions to its blue-chip customer base and transform their waste into value-based materials.
  • Together we'll continue to transform Covanta into the very best service provider for our customers' unique environmental challenges and ESG goals."

Covanta Announces Appointment of Marketing and Merchandising Veteran Sue Klug to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta, a leader in sustainable materials management and a premier provider of environmental solutions benefiting businesses and communities, announced Sue Klug has joined its Board of Directors.

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  • MORRISTOWN, N.J., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta, a leader in sustainable materials management and a premier provider of environmental solutions benefiting businesses and communities, announced Sue Klug has joined its Board of Directors.
  • "Sue Klug transforms companies with her innovative marketing strategies tied to critical business outcomes, her expertise in deepening customer loyalty, and her focus on improving the bottom line.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Sue Klug to the Covanta Board of Directors.
  • Sue has served on a number of boards, including regional and international food industry and marketing companies.

Emissions Data Now Available Online for The Covanta Tulsa Waste-to-Energy Facility

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Monday, January 23, 2023

TULSA, Okla., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta, a leader in sustainable materials management and a premier provider of environmental solutions benefitting businesses and communities, announced that emissions data is now available to the public online for the Covanta Tulsa Waste-to-Energy Facility in Tulsa, OK, which every year processes 311,000 tons of waste that would have otherwise gone to methane-producing landfills.

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  • TULSA, Okla., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta, a leader in sustainable materials management and a premier provider of environmental solutions benefitting businesses and communities, announced that emissions data is now available to the public online for the Covanta Tulsa Waste-to-Energy Facility in Tulsa, OK, which every year processes 311,000 tons of waste that would have otherwise gone to methane-producing landfills.
  • The Tulsa facility has been consistently recognized for exceptional operations and operates below the established permit's emission limits.
  • "The Covanta Tulsa facility provides a vital service to our community and to our environment.
  • As the only Waste-to-Energy facility in Oklahoma, the Tulsa facility plays a large role in the safe and environmentally responsible disposal of municipal solid waste.