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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Waste Management's score of 64 is higher than 97% 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 2024, Waste Management reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,285,700,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 13,223,300,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 108,900,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 1,953,500,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 16,873,500,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 14,938,700,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 123,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 1,811,800,000 kg CO2e. Waste Management has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2031, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, the company is working towards a long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2040. In 2022, Waste Management implemented significant measures to reduce landfill emissions, achieving a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from the 2021 baseline. The company is also targeting a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Overall, Waste Management's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its ongoing efforts to reduce emissions and transition to renewable energy sources, with 27% of its consumption currently coming from renewable electricity.
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| 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,156,667,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 236,273,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 9,266,636,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 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.
