Covanta Company Culture
Covanta Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
Covanta's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
BManager
BEnvironment
C+Executive Team
C+Leadership
C+Covanta CEO
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Stephen Jones
63 /100
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Diversity at Covanta
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Covanta have rated Office Culture, Environment, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Covanta
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at Covanta have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Covanta eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-10
Covanta employees are -10% more likely to recommend Covanta as a great place to work
| 36% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 46% | Detractors |
Working at Covanta
Working at Covanta is rated below average by 38 employees, across various culture dimensions. Covanta employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Covanta’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Covanta was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Covanta
C
Overall Company Culture at Covanta is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
Covanta ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Covanta Employee Reviews
Out of 27 Covanta employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Covanta improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 67% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 33% |
Positive Reviews From Covanta Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?I got to meet all aupervisors
- What makes you most happy at work?When I get to leave for the day
- What are some of the best things about your team?Good group of people that try their best
Constructive Feedback From Covanta Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?A 10% raise now and then an anual 5% raise thereafter. Money is how you make your employees feel valued. Also there should be some sort of merit raise system implemented based off of individual performace along with the standerd anual raise.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Remove blinders and recognize what they do wrong and what they can do in order to be better
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?skill level training and equipment
Covanta Company Information
Covanta Company Overview
Covanta Holding Corporation (Covanta) is a holding company.
Covanta Mission, Vision & Values
Covanta Mission & Values
Our mission is to provide sustainable waste and energy solutions to ensure no waste is ever wasted.
Covanta Vision Statement
At Covanta we believe the materials discarded every day should be utilized to their fullest potential to preserve the world's valuable resources and generate clean energy for our client communities and the world we live in. This is how Covanta is powering today and protecting tomorrow. PROTECTION: We will conduct our business in an environmentally-sound manner that is protective of human health and the environment. COMPLIANCE: We will manage our work to assure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and requirements. CONSERVATION: We will minimize impact to the environment by encouraging pollution prevention at the source, waste minimization, recycling, and responsible disposal of production by-products. QUALIFICATION: We will ensure that all employees have the necessary information, resources and training to make informed environmental decisions. COMMITMENT: Covanta is committed to be an industry leader in environmental protection by achieving superior awareness and performance through a process of continuous improvement. Environmental awareness and performance is the responsibility of every employee. By embracing this philosophy, we all can make a difference.
| Headquarter | Morristown, NJ 07960 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | covanta.com |
| Founding Date | 1991 |
| Tel | 352-365-1611 |
| Company Status | Public |
Covanta Competitors
Covanta competitors include NRG Energy, Clean Harbors, and Republic Services. Covanta ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Covanta compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Covanta Employees
38 employees at Covanta have reviewed Covanta across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 38 Covanta employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Covanta are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Covanta, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Covanta are not very pleased with their team. 38 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Covanta are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Covanta believe the environment at Covanta is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Covanta is moderate. About 40% of the employees at Covanta work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Covanta are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Covanta - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Covanta is that the company was prepared on their first day. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Covanta KPIs and OKRs
At Covanta 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Covanta's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Covanta employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?
Covanta CEO & Leadership
Covanta CEO - Stephen Jones
63 /100
Stephen’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Stephen in the Bottom 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Stephen Jones’s employees rank Covanta in the Top 25% for Office Culture, in the Top 35% for Manager, and in the Top 50% for Environment. Jones is generally unpopular with Covanta employees, but ranks especially low with Female employees. However, African American/Black employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Covanta’s competitors, Stephen Jones ranks below both Clean Harbors CEO Alan McKim and Republic Services CEO Don Slager.
Covanta Leadership
The Covanta Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Stephen Jones, COO John Klett, and Executive Vice President, Supply Chain Michael Castro
Stephen Jones CEO / President
Stephen Jones serves as the CEO / President of Covanta.
John Klett COO
John Klett serves as the COO of Covanta.
Michael Castro Executive Vice President, Supply Chain
Michael Castro serves as the Executive Vice President, Supply Chain of Covanta. Michael started at Covanta in Jul of... read more
Anne Michelini Senior Vice President Of Engineering & Projects
Anne Michelini serves as the Senior Vice President Of Engineering & Projects of Covanta. Anne started at Covanta in Jan... read more
Matthew Work Senior Vice President
Matthew Work serves as the Senior Vice President of Covanta.
Hoefler Ted Sr VP Operations
Hoefler Ted serves as the Sr VP Operations of Covanta.
Bossotti Steve Senior Vice President, Metals Management
Bossotti Steve serves as the Senior Vice President, Metals Management of Covanta. Bossotti started at Covanta in Oct of... read more
Zenon Semanyshyn Vice President, Operations Engineering
Zenon Semanyshyn serves as the Vice President, Operations Engineering of Covanta.
Robert Blenden Vice President-Metals
Robert Blenden serves as the Vice President-Metals of Covanta.
Covanta Salaries
How much does Covanta pay?
How much do people at Covanta get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Covanta is $119,731, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,131, or $56 per hour.
At Covanta, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $213,894 annually and the lowest is a Marketing Associate at $48,692 annually. Average Covanta salaries by department include: HR at $122,397, Sales at $149,213, Operations at $84,225, and Marketing at $95,599. Half of Covanta salaries are above $118,131.
14 employees at Covanta rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 41 ratings) while 12 employees at Covanta rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Covanta employees include job titles like Automation Engineer and QA. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Covanta employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $118k | $118k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $175k | $175k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $226k | $226k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $267k | $267k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $291k | $291k | 100th Percentile |
$119,731*
Average Compensation
$118,131*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Covanta Salaries by City
Covanta Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Covanta
Diverse employees at Covanta score the company 65/100 across various culture categories, placing Covanta in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Covanta across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
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Covanta Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
Covanta PTO
Covanta's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Covanta's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
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Covanta Careers
Covanta Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Covanta applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (3 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Covanta Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Covanta on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
New York City | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Saint Louis | 50% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Covanta
Who is the CEO of Covanta?
Covanta CEO is Stephen Jones, their score by employees is 63
What is Covanta eNPS?
The eNPS for Covanta is -10
What is the salary for Developer in Covanta?
Developer average salary in the US is 112k
What are the salaries in the HR in Covanta?
The average salaries for HR in Covanta is 122k
Who are Covanta competitors?
Covanta main competitors are NRG Energy, Clean Harbors, Republic Services
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