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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.

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40

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Waste Management's score of 40 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 14,938,730,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 122,972,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions totalled around 1,811,754,000 kg CO2e. WM has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2031, using 2021 as the base year. This target includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, WM has established a long-term goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050 globally, with a specific target for the United Kingdom by 2045. These commitments reflect WM's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint within the solid waste management sector.

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Scope 1
15,689,993,000
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Scope 2
244,828,000
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Scope 3
8,665,586,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Waste Management's primary industry is Inert/metal/hazardous waste for treatment: landfill, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Waste Management is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Waste Management is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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