Environmental Stewardship
We’re reinventing what’s possible to enable a more sustainable world. Our actions are grounded in our three bold ambitions — Material is Repurposed, Energy is Renewable and Communities are Thriving.
Here’s a look at the changes we’re making to move our sustainability efforts forward.
Reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2031 from a 2021 base year. Target beneficial use of 65% of our captured landfill gas by 2027.
Increase recovery of materials by 60% to 25M tons per year by 2030, including an interim milestone of a 25% increase by 2025.
Positively impact 10 million people in our communities through targeted social impact programs by 2030, using the equivalent of 2% of our net income.
Improve our employee engagement.
WM is proud to be on the frontlines of environmental stewardship, responsibly handling waste and recycling while living our commitments to people and the planet.
the we call home.
We're investing in recycling and renewable energy infrastructure to help drive the circular economy.
Investing in Recycling
New and upgraded facilities using optical sorters, air jets and AI are expanding recycling access and improving the quality of the materials we recover.
Investing in Renewable Energy
We capture landfill gas and convert it into renewable energy, creating lower-carbon solutions for our customers and our own alternative fuel fleet.
Investing in Our Communities
We prioritize our employees' safety, development and well-being while deepening our commitments to the communities we serve.
Reduce Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) annually, targeting 2.0 by 2030; and continued focus on prevention of serious injuries.
To learn more about our efforts in each of these areas, visit our sustainability.wm.com.
sustainable technology and infrastructure.
resources to help people Recycle Right®.
