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Waste Management Inc
Waste Management Inc's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Waste Management Inc's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofWaste Management Inc amounted to13,833,700metric 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Waste Management Incdecreased by 9.13%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Waste Management Inc were 13,525,800 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Waste Management Inc reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Waste Management Inc's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 13.43%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2023), Waste Management Inc's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.46%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Waste Management Inc's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Waste Management Inc reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 132,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 307,900 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Waste Management Inc reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Waste Management Inc's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have increased by 29.18%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2023), 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.ab
What methodology does Waste Management Inc use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Waste Management Inc reported 2,182,200 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Waste Management Inc includes a breakdown across 11of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.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 2024, Waste Management Inc reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,182,200 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 98.57%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.43%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 2019, Waste Management Inc's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 32.05%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Waste Management Inc's Scope 3 emissions increased by 20.45%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Waste Management Inc disclose?
In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Waste Management Inc's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 553,100 tCOâ‚‚e(25.35%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 423,400 tCOâ‚‚e(19.4%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 391,900 tCOâ‚‚e(17.96%)
Waste Management Inc's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Waste Management Inc’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Waste Management Inc reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,525,800 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 22,063 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 613.05 tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Waste Management Inc reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 613.05 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 10.96, 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 2024, Waste Management Inc ranked 21 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Waste Management Inc reported a total carbon footprint of 16,015,900 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.99% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Waste Management Inc's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 84.45% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 13.63%.a