We’re Driving Sustainability

WE'RE DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY

Review our progress across key performance indicators related to WM’s business and sustainability efforts

Sustainability Data Center

Review our sustainability-related data

Read about progress towards our sustainability goals and ambitions in our annual sustainability report

Sustainability Report

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We’re Driving Sustainability^SM

Learn about our climate-related risks and opportunities, strategy, and progress, aligned with IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures

Climate Brief

Learn about our climate program

Driving Change Through Action

“As North America’s leading provider of environmental solutions, WM plays a crucial role in helping to create a more sustainable future. For decades, we’ve helped keep our communities clean and safe by providing essential collection, disposal and recycling services to millions of businesses, homes and municipalities. Today, we continue to invest in WM’s infrastructure and offerings to help solve some of our customers’ toughest problems. Our work is guided by WM’s sustainability ambitions — material is repurposed, energy is renewable and communities are thriving.”

Jim Fish, Chief Executive Officer

Tara Hemmer, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer

How We Drive Sustainability

We continue to expand our industry-leading, alternative fuel fleet, increase allocation of renewable natural gas, and continue to explore autonomous technology for enhanced safety, efficiency and reliability.

WM provides waste and recycling solutions for millions of customers to help protect the health, safety and well-being of communities.

WM provides recycling education as well as scholarships, mentorship programs and school programs to support our communities and a future-ready green workforce.

We capture landfill gas and process it into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas which can provide our communities, customers and fleet with a lower-carbon energy source, and position WM as a community energy partner.

We invest in modern landfill technology that drives the industry forward in the areas of emissions detection, quantification and mitigation. Technologies like automated wellheads and mobile data collection systems are transforming how we monitor gas levels and capture and analyze information.

Our robust network of recycling and organics facilities leverage advanced technology to enable recovery of more materials and uncover innovative solutions that support our customers and the circular economy.

WM protects and provides access to green space by working with experts to transform land into wildlife habitats and outdoor learning spaces.

We continue to expand our service offerings, such as regulated medical waste and secure information destruction solutions, which helps customers safely manage medical and pharmaceutical waste.

We provide businesses and customers with strategic material management, backed by data, technology and industry leadership.

Our experts deliver tailored sustainability solutions to a variety of customers, from sports venues to national retailers. WM is a true sustainability partner for our customers.

Progress On Our Ambitions

We have made significant progress toward our ambitions through innovation, collaboration and strategic investment. As we continue to grow our business by meeting the evolving needs of customers, we remain committed to driving progress for our people, our communities and the environment.

Units

Progress

Insights

Material is
REPURPOSED

Circularity

Increase recovery of materials by 60% to 25 million tons per year by 2030, including an interim milestone of a 25% increase by 2025

Units

Tons recovered

Progress

Insights

5%i

Increase in materials recovery since 2021

5% increase in materials recovery since 2021

Delivered on planned recycling projects and recycling volumes growth to maximize matierals recovered.

Energy is
RENEWABLE

Climate Impact

Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2031 from a 2021 base year¹

Units

Metric tons CO₂e

Progress

Insights

22%i

Reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2021

22% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2021

Expanded landfill gas collection and conversion to renewable energy supports GHG emissions reductions.

Goal

Target beneficial use of 65% of our captured landfill gas by 2027

Units

Percent LFG to beneficial use

Progress

Insights

1.4i

Million MMBtu increase in landfill gas beneficial use

1.4 million MMBtu increase in landfill gas beneficial use since 2021

Executed on planned renewable enrgy facilities and maximing energy generation. Updated target year to align with renewable natural gas facilities timeline.

Communities are
THRIVING

Safety

Reduce Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR) annually, targeting 2.0 by 2030; and continued focus on prevention of serious injuries

Units

OSHA Recordable Injuries per 200,000 work hours

Progress

Insights

6%i

Reduction in overall injuries year over year²

6% reduction in overall injuries year over year²

Incidents declined, offset by operating efficiency reduction in work hours. Continue to focus on prevention of serious injuries.

People First

Promote a culture of belonging

Units

VOE engagement score (%)

Progress

Insights

700i

Basis point improvement in engagement score since 2023

700 basis point improvement in engagement score since 2023

Continued focus on People First culture and encouraged participation in Voice of the Employee (VOE) survey.

Social Impact

Positively impact 10 million people in our communities through targeted social impact programs by 2030, using the equivalent of 2% of our net income³

Units

People positively impacted

Progress

⁴

Insights

$27.6i

Million charitable contributions in USD in 2024

$27.6 million charitable contributions in USD in 2024

Contributed 1% of 2024 net income to targeted social impact and workforce development programs.

¹ The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.
² Includes employees and contingent labor workforce.
³Total annual charitable contributions are compared to the same year's annual net income.
⁴ In 2022, we updated our reporting methodology to align with the 2030 goal to positively impact people through targeted social impact programs. Reporting reflects programs from 2022 and beyond.

2024 Highlights

16 million tons

of material recovered for recycling¹

3.8 million tons

of organics processed

12 new or automated recycling facilities

completed, for a total of 105 recycling facilities

545,000 tons

of annual recycling capacity added in 2024

15 Major League Baseball^Ⓡ clubs

and 11 additional sports venues engaged with sustainability advisory services

¹ Tons of material recovered for recycling includes tons of organics material processed.

Our Sustainability Growth Strategy

“At WM, we are committed to leading the way through our sustainability growth strategy — expanding access to recycling and lower-emission energy sources. We are driving sustainability forward by providing innovative, circular solutions customers and communities need to help create a better future.”
–Tara Hemmer, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer