Waste Management Inc
Waste Management Inc's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Waste Management Inc completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Waste Management Inc has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Waste Management Inc's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Waste Management Inc amounted to 15,224,098 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Waste Management Inc decreased by 2.56%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Waste Management Inc's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Waste Management Inc's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Waste Management Inc were 14,938,730 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Waste Management Inc reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Waste Management Inc's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.19%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Waste Management Inc's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.5%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Waste Management Inc's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Waste Management Inc reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 122,972 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 285,368 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Waste Management Inc reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Waste Management Inc's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 15.96%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Waste Management Inc's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Waste Management Inc 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Waste Management Inc use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Waste Management Inc reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Waste Management Inc's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Waste Management Inc's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Waste Management Inc reported 1,811,754 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Waste Management Inc includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 10 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Waste Management Inc's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Waste Management Inc's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Waste Management Inc reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,811,754 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 97.48% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.52% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Waste Management Inc reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Waste Management Inc's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 79.97%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Waste Management Inc's Scope 3 emissions increased by 21.75%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Waste Management Inc disclose?
In 2023, Waste Management Inc reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Waste Management Inc's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Waste Management Inc's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 525,406 tCO₂e (29%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 367,687 tCO₂e (20.29%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 298,304 tCO₂e (16.46%)
Waste Management Inc's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Waste Management Inc’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Waste Management Inc reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,938,730 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 20,426 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 731.36 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Waste Management Inc's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Waste Management Inc's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Waste Management Inc reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 731.36 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 34.65 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Waste Management Inc rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Waste Management Inc ranked 24 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Waste Management Inc among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Waste Management Inc's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Waste Management Inc reported a total carbon footprint of 17,035,852 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.44% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Waste Management Inc's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 87.69% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 10.63%. a