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 reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Waste Management reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 14,938,700,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 123,000,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions totalled around 1,811,800,000 kg CO2e, encompassing various categories such as purchased goods and services, employee commuting, and upstream transportation. Waste Management has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2031, using 2021 as the baseline year. They are also working towards a science-based target to cut fleet emissions by 45% by 2038, relative to a 2010 baseline. Furthermore, the company aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040, with significant progress already noted, including a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from their 2021 baseline achieved in 2022 through enhanced gas collection and control systems at landfill sites. With 27% of their energy consumption coming from renewable sources, Waste Management is on track to meet its near-term goals, which include reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. These initiatives reflect their commitment to sustainability and reducing their overall carbon footprint in the waste management sector.
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| 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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