Covanta Holding Corporation · Fairfield, NJ United States ·(NYSE: CVA)
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window Covanta Holding has seen the light: waste can result in power. Led by Covanta Energy ), the company is a leader in the waste to energy market. Covanta Holding owns or operates 60 energy generation facilities (50 in the US) which use municipal solid waste and biomass, as well as fossil fuels and hydroelectric sources, to generate power. Related business include four landfills, and waste and biomass procurement business programs. Internationally, Covanta Holding also is engaged in independent power production, and it operates an insurance business in California. Chairman Samuel Zell holds about 10% in the company through his SZ Investments unit. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Covanta Holding Corporation Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: CVA Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $1,664.3 |
| 2008 Employees | 3,700 |
Covanta Holding Corporation Executives
21 executives listed for Covanta Holding Corporation's Fairfield, NJ location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Samuel Zell | Network |
| President, CEO, and Director | Anthony Orlando | Network |
| EVP and COO | John Klett | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Covanta Holding Corporation
Demand depends on the volume of waste generated, which depends on economic conditions and consumer spending. The profitability of individual companies depends on labor and efficient operations, because the service is a commodity sold based on price. Big companies have large efficiencies of scale in operations. Small companies can compete successfully by offering specialized services or serving local markets. Average annual revenue per worker for a typical company is about $220,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Covanta Holding Corporation Competitors
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