Synagro Celebrates 40 Years of Advancing Innovative Circular Technologies in Its 2025 Sustainability Report
Synagro Technologies, Inc., North America's leading provider of sustainable solutions for biosolids, organics, and residuals, has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, titled "REIMAGINING the Architecture of Waste." The report outlines the company's evolution beyond traditional recycling approaches, emphasizing innovative circular technologies, strategic partnerships, and greater resource efficiencies in the management of waste.
In the past year, Synagro enabled its municipal and farmer customers to avoid more than two million metric tons of CO2 e by transforming residuals into nutrient-rich fertilizer, diverting waste from landfills. This amount of carbon reduction equates to that sequestered annually by two million acres of U.S. forests, an area larger than Delaware.
Bob Preston, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, stated, "Over our 40-year history, we have always led with our purpose: to clean water, regenerate soil and have a net positive impact on people and the planet." He noted that the company has continued to grow and invest in new facilities, technologies, and partnerships to ensure sustainable growth.
The report highlights Synagro's shift from a linear to a circular economy, focusing on local resources to enhance resilience, reduce costs, and create long-term value. Kaivan Desai, President and Chief Financial Officer, emphasized that sustainability drives their success, stating, "These choices have led us to strong financial results, accelerated our growth and provided the foundation for a bright future."
Key achievements from 2025 include managing over 17 million tons of residuals annually, directing more than 80% of those to beneficial use, and reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 10% since 2023. The report also noted a reduction in the Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) by over 30%, outperforming the industry average. The report marks the fourth year of the company’s Sustainable Growth plan, which aims to establish leadership in sustainability.