Waste Management Inc
Waste Management Energy Data Preview
In 2023, Waste Management disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.
Waste Management also reported how it meets its energy needs through a mix of purchased and self-generated energy, offering insight into its sourcing strategy and level of energy independence.
Additionally, Waste Management also disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.
Finally, Waste Management also reported the types of energy sources as well as generation technologies, both for purchased and self-produced energy, helping stakeholders evaluate Waste Management's reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives.
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Insights into Waste Management's Energy Renewability
In 2023, Waste Management consumed a total of 35.03 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 27.82% was sourced from renewable energy, either derived from natural resources like biofuels, biomass, or biogas, or generated using renewable technologies such as solar or wind power. The remaining 72.18% was classified as non-renewable energy, coming from fossil-based fuels such as coal, natural gas, or crude oil, or from non-renewable generation technologies like nuclear power.
Waste Management's Energy Renewability Rate
How much of Waste Management's energy consumed is renewable?
In 2023, Waste Management consumed a total of 35.03 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 27.82% was derived from renewable sources, including biofuels, biomass, biogas, solar, and wind power.
This moderate level of renewable energy adoption indicates that Waste Management is transitioning toward cleaner energy sources, though a significant share of its energy mix still relies on non-renewable inputs.
Are Waste Management's energy practices becoming more sustainable?
Since 2021, Waste Management's total energy consumption decreased by 1.15%, yet rose by 7.67% in 2023, pointing to a potential reversal in recent energy-saving progress.
Over the same period, the share of renewable energy in Waste Management's consumption increased by 40.27%, including a 23.88% increase in 2023, showing consistent progress in clean energy adoption.
Overall, Waste Management’s energy trends reveal a complex picture, with variations in total consumption and renewable sourcing. A closer examination of operational drivers and sourcing strategies is needed to fully assess the company’s environmental impact.
Waste Management's Renewable vs Non-renewable Energy Over Time
- Renewable Energy Consumed
- Non-renewable Energy Consumed
Insights into Waste Management's Energy Consumption & Production Mix
In 2023, Waste Management disclosed detailed information on both the sources and generation technologies of its consumed and produced energy This disclosure enables a clearer assessment of the Waste Management's overall energy mix, its sourcing strategy, and its reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives such as renewables and low-carbon technologies.
Waste Management's Energy Consumed by Sources and Technologies
What are the main sources and generation technologies behind Waste Management's energy consumption?
In 2023, Waste Management's total energy consumption was primarily sourced from
- Fuel (Unspecified Type) (84.33%)
- Other Sources and Electricity (Unspecified Source) (7.83%)
- Other Sources (4.33%)
How diverse is Waste Management’s energy consumption mix?
In 2023, Waste Management consumed energy from 3 different sources or generation technologies, indicating a highly concentrated energy mix, with Fuel (Unspecified Type) alone accounting for 84.33% of total consumption.
What are the main sources or generation technologies used by Waste Management to produce energy?
In 2023, Waste Management's energy production came primarily from
- Bioenergy (100%)
How diverse is Waste Management’s energy production mix?
In 2023, Waste Management produced energy using 1 different sources or generation technologies. The energy production mix is highly concentrated, with Bioenergy alone making up 100% of total output.