Waste Management releases sustainability report
Waste Management releases sustainability report
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Waste Management (WM) released its 2018 sustainability report Dec. 19. Titled “Change for the Better,” WM says the report highlights progress toward reducing the company’s greenhouse gas footprint, recycling viability, technology utilization and helping employees, customers and communities to be safe, resilient and sustainable.
“The world is changing more rapidly than ever. To sustain and succeed in the face of this change requires agility, adaptability and, above all, a resilient spirit,” says Jim Fish, the president and chief executive officer of WM. “We see these qualities tested and proven countless times each day by our employees who manage the environmental needs of our customers. This year’s sustainability report is a testament to our continued commitment to our planet and our people.”
In addition to the published report, WM also updated its interactive report microsite, which invites visitors to go on a digital journey to see the ways WM collects, processes and manages waste.
2018 report highlights include:
- The company’s continuing its focus on working to keep recycling environmentally and economically feasible for customers. WM has invested more than $1 billion in processing infrastructure alone, including almost $22 million in 2017, which is up more than $13 million year over year. This leadership resulted in 15.3 million tons of recycled goods in 2017, a 91.25 percent increase since 2007. To adapt to recycling challenges, WM worked to increase operational efficiencies and lower operating costs at recycling facilities and actively works with customers, communities and environmental organizations across North America to educate about contamination. One example of new recycling education efforts includes the launch of a “no plastic bags” in the bin campaign. More information can be found at https://recycleoftenrecycleright.com.
- WM is focused on growing a cleaner fleet. In 2010, WM committed to reducing emissions associated with its fleet by 45 percent by 2038. From 2010 through 2017, WM has reduced fleet emissions 28 percent.
- It is harnessing energy at the landfill. WM operates the largest fleet of heavy-duty natural gas trucks in North America, and nearly one-third of these vehicles run on 100 percent renewable natural gas generated from landfill gas.
- The company is focused on technology innovations. Investing in state-of-the-art routing technology to improve fleet efficiencies, WM says its fleet reduced miles driven by 2 percent. This equates to approximately 8.9 million fewer miles per year since 2017. Optimizing routes not only reduces our environmental impact but also increases the quality of service.
To view the 2018 update, visit WM’s online sustainability report, sustainability.wm.com. To view past WM reports, visit wm.com/sustainability.
To learn more about Waste Management’s direction and long-term commitment to sustainability, watch Jim Fish and other speakers on a live stream of WM’s ninth annual Sustainability Forum Jan. 31, 2019. One of the keynote speakers is Valerie Craig, deputy to the chief scientist and vice president of operating programs for National Geographic. Visit the Waste Management Sustainability Forum for more information.
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Source: Recycling Today
Waste Management releases sustainability report
<![CDATA[Waste Management (WM) released its 2018 sustainability report Dec. 19. Titled “Change for the Better,” WM says the report highlights progress toward reducing the company’s greenhouse gas footprint, recycling viability, technology utilization and helping employees, customers and communities to be safe, resilient and sustainable.“The world is changing more rapidly than ever. To sustain and succeed in the face of this change requires agility, adaptability and, above all, a resilient spirit,” says Jim Fish, the president and chief executive officer of WM. “We see these qualities tested and proven countless times each day by our employees who manage the environmental needs of our customers. This year’s sustainability report is a testament to our continued commitment to our planet and our people.”In addition to the published report, WM also updated its interactive report microsite, which invites visitors to go on a digital journey to see the ways WM collects, processes and manages waste. 2018 report highlights include:The company’s continuing its focus on working to keep recycling environmentally and economically feasible for customers. WM has invested more than $1 billion in processing infrastructure alone, including almost $22 million in 2017, which is up more than $13 million year over year. This leadership resulted in 15.3 million…