Waste Management Inc

Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Waste Management
Employees
61,700
Ticker
WM
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Website
www.wm.com
Description
Waste Management Inc., a leading provider in the environmental services sector, specializes in waste collection, disposal, and recycling services across North America. The company's primary function i...

Waste Management Inc's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2024, Waste Management Inc has disclosed 1 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 1 absolute reduction target, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Waste Management Inc ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2031
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a. Waste Management Inc's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Waste Management Inc's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into Waste Management Inc's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2024, Waste Management Inc has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2), but not its value chain emissions (Scope 3). This means its reduction efforts currently focus on direct and purchased energy emissions. a

Does Waste Management Inc have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2024, Waste Management Inc has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources. a

Waste Management Inc's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 42% by 2031, compared to a baseline of 17,158,208 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2021. a

As of 2023, Waste Management Inc is ahead of schedule on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 29.1% of the planned reduction. a

Waste Management Inc's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

20212023203104.5 M9 M13.5 M18 MBaselineCurrent (-12%)Target 2031 (-42%)
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