Biffa

Biffa Limited is a prominent waste management company headquartered in High Wycombe, England, serving local authorities and industrial and commercial clients across the United Kingdom. Founded in 1912 by Richard Henry Biffa in Wembley, the company initially focused on the removal and sale of ashes and clinker from power stations but has since expanded into comprehensive waste management services including collection, landfill operations, recycling, and special waste handling.

Over its more than 100 years of operations, Biffa has grown organically and through acquisitions, such as the purchase of UK Waste in 2000 and recycling firm Greenstar UK in 2010. It has been part of different ownership structures, including British Electric Traction, Severn Trent, and private equity firms, changing its public listing status multiple times. As of January 2023, Biffa is owned by Energy Capital Partners, a private-equity firm.

The company is committed to sustainability, actively promoting a circular economy in the UK. It serves 95% of UK postcodes and handles an average of 15,000 tonnes of waste daily, emphasizing reduction, recycling, and resource transformation. Biffa supports local councils, businesses large and small, and other organizations with tailored waste management solutions, contributing significantly to improving recycling rates and reducing CO2 emissions.

Culture-wise, Biffa emphasizes diversity, equality, transparency, and an open environment where employees can develop and thrive. Their efforts extend not only to environmental impact but also to fostering a positive workplace and community engagement.

Biffa is recognized as the UK’s second-largest waste management company as of 2017 and continues to innovate in sustainable waste practices, striving to make waste management more efficient, responsible, and environmentally friendly.