Waste Management
Waste Management, Inc., commonly referred to as Waste Management, is a leading provider of comprehensive waste management services headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1968, the company has established a strong presence across North America, with operations spanning major urban regions and communities. Specialising in waste collection, recycling, and disposal, Waste Management is committed to sustainability and innovative waste solutions. Their unique approach includes advanced recycling technologies and landfill management practices that prioritise environmental responsibility. Recognised as a market leader, Waste Management has achieved significant milestones, including the development of one of the largest recycling networks in the country. With a focus on customer service and operational efficiency, Waste Management continues to set industry standards while contributing to a cleaner, greener future.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Waste Management's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Hazardous Waste Landfill Treatment industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Waste Management's score of 45 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Waste Management's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Waste Management (WM) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 16,873,456,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 14,938,730,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 122,972,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,811,754,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2045 in the UK and globally by 2050. WM has also committed to a significant reduction target of 42% for absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2031, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure that their emissions reductions are consistent with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. These initiatives reflect WM's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change, positioning the company as a leader in the solid waste management sector in the US.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,272,144,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 246,091,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 9,045,735,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Waste Management is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
