GRI
| Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Organizational profile | ||
| Disclosure Number: 102-1 | Disclosure Title: Name of the organization | Response: Waste Management |
| Disclosure Number: 102-2 | Disclosure Title: Activities, brands, products, and services | Response: 2021 Form 10-K, pp. 3-7 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-3 | Disclosure Title: Location of headquarters | Response: Houston, TX |
| Disclosure Number: 102-4 | Disclosure Title: Location of operations | Response:
Service Locations 2021 Form 10-K, p. 31 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-5 | Disclosure Title: Ownership and legal form | Response: 2021 Form 10-K, p. 3 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-6 | Disclosure Title: Markets served | Response: 2021 Form 10-K, p. 3 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-7 | Disclosure Title: Scale of the organization | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > Year in Review > WM At-A-Glance ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Economic Impact; Workforce |
| Disclosure Number: 102-8 | Disclosure Title: Information on employees and other workers | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > Year in Review > WM At-A-Glance ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Workforce |
| Disclosure Number: 102-9 | Disclosure Title: Supply chain | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Company > Supply Chain ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Operations > Supply Chain |
| Disclosure Number: 102-10 | Disclosure Title: Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain | Response: Our 2021 carbon footprint includes a full year of emissions from Advanced Disposal Services (ADS), an acquisition completed on October 30, 2020, while our 2020 carbon footprint includes only two months of ADS emissions. Most of the increase in emissions in 2021 is due to the acquisition. |
| Disclosure Number: 102-11 | Disclosure Title: Precautionary Principle or approach | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Corporate Governance > Risk Management |
| Disclosure Number: 102-12 | Disclosure Title: External initiatives | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > Year in Review > Sustainability Growth Strategy; Social Impact > How We Are Making Progress on Social Impact > Environmental Justice ESG Resource Hub > Social > Environmental Justice |
| Disclosure Number: 102-13 | Disclosure Title: Membership of associations | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Stakeholder Engagement |
| Strategy | ||
| Disclosure Number: 102-14 | Disclosure Title: Statement from senior decision-maker | Response: 2022 Sustainability Report > Year in Review > CEO Message |
| Disclosure Number: 102-15 | Disclosure Title: Key impacts, risks, and opportunities | Response:
2021 Form 10-K, pp. 17-30 ESG Resource Hub > Company > Reporting and Materiality CDP Climate Change Response 2022 Sustainability Report > Year in Review > Sustainability Growth Strategy; 2030 Priorities; 2021 Progress |
| Ethics and Integrity | ||
| Disclosure Number: 102-16 | Disclosure Title: Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Code of Conduct Code of Conduct |
| Disclosure Number: 102-17 | Disclosure Title: Mechanisms for advice and concerns about ethics | Response: Code of Conduct, pp. 7-10 |
| Governance | ||
| Disclosure Number: 102-18 | Disclosure Title: Governance structure | Response:
2022 Proxy Statement, pp. 4-12 ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Corporate Governance |
| Disclosure Number: 102-19 | Disclosure Title: Delegating authority | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Corporate Governance |
| Disclosure Number: 102-20 | Disclosure Title: Executive-level responsibility for economic, environmental, and social topics | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Corporate Governance CDP Climate Change Response |
| Disclosure Number: 102-21 | Disclosure Title: Consulting stakeholders on economic, environmental, and social topics | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Company > Reporting and Materiality |
| Disclosure Number: 102-22 | Disclosure Title: Composition of the highest governance body and its committees | Response: 2022 Proxy Statement, pp. 4-12 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-23 | Disclosure Title: Chair of the highest governance body | Response: 2022 Proxy Statement, p. 4 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-24 | Disclosure Title: Nominating and selecting the highest governance body | Response:
2022 Proxy Statement, pp. 11-13 ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Corporate Governance Nominating and Governance Committee Charter |
| Disclosure Number: 102-25 | Disclosure Title: Conflicts of interest | Response: 2022 Proxy Statement, p. 13 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-26 | Disclosure Title: Role of highest governance body in setting purpose, values, and strategy | Response: 2022 Proxy Statement, pp. 8-12 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-27 | Disclosure Title: Collective knowledge of highest governance body | Response: 2022 Proxy Statement, pp. 15-19 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-29 | Disclosure Title: Identifying and managing economic, environmental, and social impacts | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Corporate Governance > Risk Management ESG Resource Hub > Company > Reporting and Materiality |
| Disclosure Number: 102-30 | Disclosure Title: Effectiveness of risk management processes | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Corporate Governance > Risk Management ESG Resource Hub > Company > Reporting and Materiality CDP Climate Change Response |
| Disclosure Number: 102-31 | Disclosure Title: Review of economic, environmental, and social topics | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Corporate Governance |
| Disclosure Number: 102-32 | Disclosure Title: Highest governance body’s role in sustainability reporting | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Corporate Governance |
| Disclosure Number: 102-33 | Disclosure Title: Communicating critical concerns | Response: 2022 Proxy Statement, p. 2 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-34 | Disclosure Title: Nature and total number of critical concerns | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Sustainability Growth > Emergency Response Services |
| Disclosure Number: 102-35 | Disclosure Title: Remuneration policies | Response:
2021 Form 10-K, p. 128 2022 Proxy Statement, pp. 23-38 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-36 | Disclosure Title: Process for determining remuneration | Response: 2022 Proxy Statement, pp. 10-11, 23-38 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-37 | Disclosure Title: Stakeholders’ involvement in remuneration | Response: 2022 Proxy Statement, pp. 10-11, 23-38 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-38 | Disclosure Title: Annual total compensation ratio | Response:
For 2021, total annual compensation for the Median Employee was $80,744. The annual compensation of our Chief Executive Officer was $13,057,363, for a ratio of 1:162. 2022 Proxy Statement, p. 48 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-39 | Disclosure Title: Percentage increase in annual total compensation ratio | Response: Total annual compensation for the Median Employee increased by 1% between 2020 and 2021. Total annual compensation for our Chief Executive Officer increased by 6% between 2020 and 2021, for a ratio of 0.15. |
| Stakeholder Engagement | ||
| Disclosure Number: 102-40 | Disclosure Title: List of stakeholder groups | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Stakeholder Engagement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-41 | Disclosure Title: Collective bargaining agreements | Response:
We are currently signatory to 161 separate collective bargaining agreements in the U.S. and Canada, covering approximately 9,026 employees in 2021, or about 21% of our workforce. In 2021, there were no work stoppages, strikes or lockouts. 2021 Form 10-K, p. 8 ESG Resource Hub > Social > Collective Bargaining |
| Disclosure Number: 102-42 | Disclosure Title: Identifying and selecting stakeholders | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Company > Reporting and Materiality ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Stakeholder Engagement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-43 | Disclosure Title: Approach to stakeholder engagement | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Stakeholder Engagement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-44 | Disclosure Title: Key topics and concerns raised | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Company > Reporting and Materiality |
| Reporting Practice | ||
| Disclosure Number: 102-45 | Disclosure Title: Entities included in the consolidated financial statements | Response: 2021 Form 10-K, p. 3 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-46 | Disclosure Title: Defining report content and topic Boundaries | Response: This report generally covers ESG performance for 2021 and early 2022 and, unless otherwise noted, the report boundary is WM’s wholly owned operations, which are in the United States, Canada and India. All data is for the year ended December 31, 2021, except where noted. |
| Disclosure Number: 102-47 | Disclosure Title: List of material topics | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > Appendix > Materiality Assessment ESG Resource Hub > Company > Reporting and Materiality |
| Disclosure Number: 102-48 | Disclosure Title: Restatements of information | Response: Any restatements, and reasons for such, are footnoted as part of the data presentation within the body of the report. |
| Disclosure Number: 102-49 | Disclosure Title: Changes in reporting | Response: Changes have been noted in footnotes where applicable. |
| Disclosure Number: 102-50 | Disclosure Title: Reporting period | Response: 2022 Sustainability Report > About This Report |
| Disclosure Number: 102-51 | Disclosure Title: Date of most recent report | Response: The 2021 Sustainability Report was published on October 2021. |
| Disclosure Number: 102-52 | Disclosure Title: Reporting cycle | Response: Annual |
| Disclosure Number: 102-53 | Disclosure Title: Contact point for questions regarding the report | Response: Ian Pope Senior Manager, Sustainability Ipope2@wm.com 202-631-3396 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-54 | Disclosure Title: Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards | Response: 2022 Sustainability Report > About This Report |
| Disclosure Number: 102-55 | Disclosure Title: GRI content index | Response: ESG Resource Hub > GRI Index |
| Disclosure Number: 102-56 | Disclosure Title: External assurance | Response:
About This Report ESG Resource Hub > Company > Reporting and Materiality Our 2021 GHG emissions inventory has received limited assurance by Aster Global Environmental Solutions, Inc. We currently do not seek external assurance for other elements of this report. |
| Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response |
|---|---|---|
| GRI 201: Economic Performance | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Disclosure Title: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Company > Economic Impact 2021 Form 10-K, pp. 34-67 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Disclosure Title: The management approach and its components | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Company > Economic Impact 2021 Form 10-K, pp. 34-67 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Disclosure Title: Evaluation of the management approach | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Company > Economic Impact 2021 Form 10-K, pp. 34-67 |
| Disclosure Number: 201-1 | Disclosure Title: Direct economic value generated and distributed | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Company > Economic Impact ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Economic Impact 2022 Sustainability Report > Year in Review > WM At-A-Glance 2021 10-K, pp. 72-75 |
| Disclosure Number: 201-2 | Disclosure Title: Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change | Response:
CDP Climate Change Response ESG Resource Hub > Environmental > Climate Impact and KPIs 2022 Sustainability Report > Climate Impact |
| Disclosure Number: 201-3 | Disclosure Title: Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Social > Employee Benefits 2021 Form 10-K, pp. 100-103 |
| GRI 202: Market Presence | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Disclosure Title: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Company > Economic Impact ESG Resource Hub > Social > Employee Benefits; Training and Development; Social Impact Strategy 2022 Sustainability Report > People First |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Disclosure Title: The management approach and its components | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Company > Economic Impact ESG Resource Hub > Social > Employee Benefits; Training and Development; Social Impact Strategy 2022 Sustainability Report > People First |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Disclosure Title: Evaluation of the management approach | Response: ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Economic Impact |
| Disclosure Number: 202-1 | Disclosure Title: Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage | Response: Our Market Pricing methodology determines our compensation levels. For all active full-time employees in the countries where we operate, we compare our base salaries to living wage data published by numerous publications, e.g., Wageindicator.org and zippia.com. In addition, we continuously monitor the external market to ensure that our pay structures and programs are market competitive and provide the framework for our managers to make informed compensation decisions. |
| Disclosure Number: 202-2 | Disclosure Title: Proportion of senior management hired from the local community | Response: 100% of senior management (Vice Presidents of each Market Area) were hired locally when they started their careers at WM. We define “hired locally” as within commuting distance of a facility. |
| GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Disclosure Title: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Social > Social Impact Strategy 2022 Sustainability Report > Social Impact |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Disclosure Title: The management approach and its components | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Social Impact Strategy 2022 Sustainability Report > Social Impact |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Disclosure Title: Evaluation of the management approach | Response: ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Community |
| Disclosure Number: 203-1 | Disclosure Title: Infrastructure investments and services supported | Response: ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Community |
| Disclosure Number: 203-2 | Disclosure Title: Significant indirect economic impacts | Response: ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Community |
| GRI 205: Anti-corruption | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Disclosure Title: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Compliance & Ethics Code of Conduct Anti-Bribery Policy |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Disclosure Title: The management approach and its components | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Compliance & Ethics Code of Conduct Anti-Bribery Policy |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Disclosure Title: Evaluation of the management approach | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Compliance & Ethics |
| Disclosure Number: 205-2 | Disclosure Title: Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Code of Conduct 100% of employees and business partners receive Code of Conduct training which covers the company’s anti-corruption practices. |
| Disclosure Number: 205-3 | Disclosure Title: Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Governance Code of Conduct, p. 9 In 2021 we received 3,489 reports of potential misconduct and, as per page 9 of WM's Employee Code of Conduct, no matter how an issue or concern is reported, it will be reviewed and appropriately investigated based on the information provided. 62% of reports were made through our confidential Integrity Helpline, and 38% of reports were made through other reporting avenues, such as our People Organization (which includes our independent Investigation Team), Corporate Security, Internal Audit, Senior Leadership, and Compliance and Ethics. 33% of the total reports were made anonymously. Approximately 83% were employment practices matters (harassment, discrimination, unprofessional behavior, employee relations, etc.); approximately 8% were fraud-related matters (bribery, business practices, fraud, payroll fraud, etc.); approximately 6% were security-related matters (burglary, identity theft, privacy concerns, property damage, workplace violence, etc.); and approximately 10% were other Code of Conduct matters (conflicts of interest, gifts and entertainment, etc.). Discipline for substantiated allegations included counseling, warnings, suspensions and terminations. |
| GRI 207: Tax | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Disclosure Title: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Response: 2021 Form 10-K, pp. 102-105 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Disclosure Title: The management approach and its components | Response: 2021 Form 10-K, pp. 102-105 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Disclosure Title: Evaluation of the management approach | Response: 2021 Form 10-K, pp. 102-105 |
| Disclosure Number: 207-1 | Disclosure Title: Approach to tax | Response: 2021 Form 10-K, pp. 102-105 |
| Disclosure Number: 207-2 | Disclosure Title: Tax governance, control, and risk management | Response: 2021 Form 10-K, pp. 102-105 |
| Disclosure Number: 207-4 | Disclosure Title: Country-by-country reporting | Response: ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Economic Impact > Taxes |
| Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response |
|---|---|---|
| GRI 401: Employment | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Disclosure Title: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Response: 2022 Sustainability Report > People First |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Disclosure Title: The management approach and its components | Response: 2022 Sustainability Report > People First |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Disclosure Title: Evaluation of the management approach | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > People First ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Workforce > Employees; Hires |
| Disclosure Number: 401-1 | Disclosure Title: New employee hires and employee turnover | Response: ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Workforce > Employees; Hires |
| Disclosure Number: 401-2 | Disclosure Title: Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Social > Employee Benefits |
| GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Disclosure Title: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > People First > Safety ESG Resource Hub > Social > Safety ESG Resource Hub > Policies > Safety Policy |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Disclosure Title: The management approach and its components | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > People First > Safety ESG Resource Hub > Social > Safety ESG Resource Hub > Policies > Safety Policy |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Disclosure Title: Evaluation of the management approach | Response: ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Workforce > Safety |
| Disclosure Number: 403-1 | Disclosure Title: Occupational health and safety management system | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > People First > Safety ESG Resource Hub > Social > Safety |
| Disclosure Number: 403-2 | Disclosure Title: Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > People First > Safety ESG Resource Hub > Social > Safety |
| Disclosure Number: 403-3 | Disclosure Title: Occupational health services | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > People First > Safety ESG Resource Hub > Social > Safety |
| Disclosure Number: 403-4 | Disclosure Title: Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > People First > Safety ESG Resource Hub > Social > Safety |
| Disclosure Number: 403-5 | Disclosure Title: Worker training on occupational health and safety | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > People First > Safety ESG Resource Hub > Social > Safety |
| Disclosure Number: 403-6 | Disclosure Title: Promotion of worker health | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Social > Employee Benefits > Wellness Programs |
| Disclosure Number: 403-7 | Disclosure Title: Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > People First > Safety ESG Resource Hub > Social > Safety |
| Disclosure Number: 403-9 | Disclosure Title: Work-related injuries | Response: ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Workforce > Safety |
| GRI 404: Training and Education | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Disclosure Title: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > People First > How We Are Making Progress Putting Our People First > Training and Development ESG Resource Hub > Social > Training and Development |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Disclosure Title: The management approach and its components | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > People First > How We Are Making Progress Putting Our People First > Training and Development ESG Resource Hub > Social > Training and Development |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Disclosure Title: Evaluation of the management approach | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > People First > How We Are Making Progress Putting Our People First > Training and Development ESG Resource Hub > Social > Training and Development |
| Disclosure Number: 404-1 | Disclosure Title: Average hours of training per year per employee | Response: ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Workforce > Training |
| Disclosure Number: 404-2 | Disclosure Title: Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > People First > How We Are Making Progress Putting Our People First > Training and Development ESG Resource Hub > Social > Training and Development ESG Resource Hub > Social > Employee Benefits > Transition Assistance |
| Disclosure Number: 404-3 | Disclosure Title: Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews | Response: 100% of WM employees receive a regular performance and career development review. This information can be found in the Employee Handbook. |
| GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Disclosure Title: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > People First ESG Resource Hub > Company > Supply Chain > Supplier Diversity ESG Resource Hub > Social > Inclusion, Equity & Diversity ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Corporate Governance > Board Composition and Diversity |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Disclosure Title: The management approach and its components | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > People First ESG Resource Hub > Company > Supply Chain > Supplier Diversity ESG Resource Hub > Social > Inclusion, Equity & Diversity ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Corporate Governance, Board Composition and Diversity |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Disclosure Title: Evaluation of the management approach | Response: ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Workforce > Diversity |
| Disclosure Number: 405-1 | Disclosure Title: Diversity of governance bodies and employees | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Workforce > Diversity ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Governance > Board of Directors |
| Disclosure Number: 405-2 | Disclosure Title: Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men | Response: ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Workforce > Diversity |
| GRI 407: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Disclosure Title: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Social > Collective Bargaining |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Disclosure Title: The management approach and its components | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Social > Collective Bargaining |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Disclosure Title: Evaluation of the management approach | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Social > Collective Bargaining We are currently signatory to 161 separate collective bargaining agreements in the U.S. and Canada, covering approximately 9,026 employees in 2021, or about 21% of our workforce. In 2021, there were no work stoppages, strikes or lockouts. |
| Disclosure Number: 407-1 | Disclosure Title: Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk | Response: We have not identified any operations or suppliers in which employee rights to exercise freedom of association and collective bargaining have been violated or are at significant risk. |
| GRI 412: Human Rights Assessment | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Disclosure Title: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Social > Human Rights |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Disclosure Title: The management approach and its components | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Social > Human Rights |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Disclosure Title: Evaluation of the management approach | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Social > Human Rights |
| Disclosure Number: 412-1 | Disclosure Title: Operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or impact assessments | Response: Waste Management's commitment to the protection of human rights is clearly outlined in our Code of Conduct. 100% of operations are subject to the Code of Conduct and 100% of WM employees received training on the Code in 2021. |
| Disclosure Number: 412-2 | Disclosure Title: Employee training on human rights policies or procedures | Response: Waste Management's commitment to the protection of human rights is clearly outlined in our Code of Conduct and our Human Rights Policy. 100% of WM employees received training on the Code of Conduct in 2021. |
| Disclosure Number: 412-3 | Disclosure Title: Significant investment agreements and contracts that include human rights clauses or that underwent human rights screening | Response: Waste Management's commitment to the protection of human rights is clearly outlined in our Code of Conduct and our Human Rights Policy. 100% of WM employees received training on the Code of Conduct in 2021. |
| GRI 413: Local Communities | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Disclosure Title: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > Social Impact ESG Resource Hub > Social > Environmental Justice; Social Impact Strategy ESG Resource Hub > Environmental > Landfill Stewardship > Long-Term Stewardship |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Disclosure Title: The management approach and its components | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > Social Impact ESG Resource Hub > Social > Environmental Justice; Social Impact Strategy ESG Resource Hub > Environmental > Landfill Stewardship > Long-Term Stewardship |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Disclosure Title: Evaluation of the management approach | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > Social Impact ESG Resource Hub > Social > Environmental Justice; Social Impact Strategy ESG Resource Hub > Environmental > Landfill Stewardship > Long-Term Stewardship |
| Disclosure Number: 413-1 | Disclosure Title: Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > Social Impact ESG Resource Hub > Social > Environmental Justice |
| Disclosure Number: 413-2 | Disclosure Title: Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities | Response:
2022 Sustainability Report > Social Impact ESG Resource Hub > Social > Environmental Justice |
| GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Disclosure Title: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Company > Supply Chain Supplier Code of Conduct Purchasing Program Policy Against Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Disclosure Title: The management approach and its components | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Company > Supply Chain Supplier Code of Conduct Purchasing Program Policy Against Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Disclosure Title: Evaluation of the management approach | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Company > Supply Chain |
| Disclosure Number: 414-1 | Disclosure Title: New suppliers that were screened using social criteria | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Company > Supply Chain We have established a process to identify key supplier risk factors and determine how to mitigate those factors. We observe and check the progress of the supplier risk profile over a period of time. We methodically examine the supplier risk profile for the purpose of explanation and interpretation. A risk profile is established for the supplier and the overall category. In this way, we continually assess the strengths and weaknesses of our suppliers, and the impact these could have on our business. |
| GRI 415: Public Policy | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Disclosure Title: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Public Policy Participation in the Political Process Policy Position Policy: Plastic Exports Position Policy: Extended Producer Responsibility |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Disclosure Title: The management approach and its components | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Public Policy Participation in the Political Process Policy Position Policy: Plastic Exports Position Policy: Extended Producer Responsibility |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Disclosure Title: Evaluation of the management approach | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Public Policy |
| Disclosure Number: 415-1 | Disclosure Title: Political contributions | Response: ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Governance |
| GRI 416: Customer Health and Safety | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Disclosure Title: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Social > Environmental Justice ESG Resource Hub > Policies > Environmental Policy |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Disclosure Title: The management approach and its components | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Social > Environmental Justice ESG Resource Hub > Policies > Environmental Policy |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Disclosure Title: Evaluation of the management approach | Response: ESG Resource Hub > Social > Environmental Justice |
| Disclosure Number: 416-1 | Disclosure Title: Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories | Response: 100% of health and safety impacts from WM services are assessed for improvement. |
| Disclosure Number: 416-2 | Disclosure Title: Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services | Response:
Incidents of non-compliance with regulations resulting in a fine or penalty, see ESG Resource Hub > ESG Data Center > Environment > Non-Compliance Associated with Environmental Impacts Pursuant to the new standards we are following as laid out by SASB, we report on non-compliance with regulations resulting in a fine or penalty. Because “warnings” are an undefined term that can be so broad as a letter inquiring about paperwork due or ambiguities in reporting data, we do not report where we do not have sufficient specificity in the category requested. No voluntary compliance codes are applicable. See also ESG Resource Hub > SASB > Management of Leachate and Hazardous Waste; Workforce Health and Safety |
| GRI 419: Socioeconomic Compliance | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Disclosure Title: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Compliance & Ethics Code of Conduct 2021 Form 10-K, pp. 106-107 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Disclosure Title: The management approach and its components | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Compliance & Ethics Code of Conduct 2021 Form 10-K, pp. 106-108 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Disclosure Title: Evaluation of the management approach | Response:
ESG Resource Hub > Governance > Compliance & Ethics Code of Conduct 2021 Form 10-K, pp. 106-109 |
| Disclosure Number: 419-1 | Disclosure Title: Non-compliance with laws and regulations in the social and economic area | Response: 2021 Form 10-K, pp. 106-107 |