Environmental, Social and Governance: Page 12


  • Were the diversity promises of the summer for the long haul?

    Executives from Comcast, Morgan Stanley and Robin Hood shared their thoughts on employers' strategic commitments.

    By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 1, 2020
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    Quest CEO talks first acquisition, weathering pandemic and growing demand for sustainability

    The "asset-light" company's national platform of commercial accounts took a hit this year, like many others. Leader Ray Hatch, formerly of Oakleaf, sees signs of a recovery and more potential deals ahead.

    By Nov. 30, 2020
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    Brand interest in reuse rising, but it still accounts for less than 2% of plastic packaging market

    The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's latest progress report on where consumer goods companies stand on the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment shows substantial work ahead toward a more circular economy.

    By Nov. 20, 2020
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    Urgency around climate change, plastics ramps up circular economy interest in US

    Georgia Sherwin of Closed Loop Partners highlights how the concept is becoming more tangible for businesses, with a look at implications for reuse models, policies and diversity in the sector.

    By Nov. 19, 2020
  • Ongoing evolution in ESG and climate plans among waste and recycling companies

    Companies have been setting more ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets and announcing related investments in recent years.

    By Waste Dive Team • Updated Sept. 22, 2021
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    Tracking ESG climate targets from US waste and recycling companies

    Republic Services is the latest company to report on its emissions reduction goals, but it opted not to update a specific report as it awaits the outcome of a Securities and Exchange Commission climate disclosure rule.

    By Nami Sumida, , Leslie Nemo • Updated July 27, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    US waste and recycling sector faces mounting risks and opportunities from climate change

    As the industry increasingly recognizes its contribution to climate change and sees business opportunities in potentially mitigating those effects, the sector could be at a notable inflection point in the years ahead.

    By Nov. 18, 2020
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    Recology COO discusses how the West Coast company is weathering a year of wildfires, pandemic disruptions

    Sal Coniglio – recently promoted to one of the company's top jobs – talks future plans, COVID-19 business effects and how previous fires taught the company to stock up on masks.

    By Nov. 11, 2020
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    Diversity efforts taking shape at waste industry's big companies, but serious work remains

    Public companies are increasing their focus on diversity and inclusion, from the frontlines to the boardroom, following national attention on racism. Nearly 74% of sector executives or senior managers are White males, per federal data.

    By Nov. 2, 2020
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    Top waste companies report further recovery in Q3, ongoing pandemic effects

    The second full quarter to reflect the pandemic's effects showed ongoing recovery of overall volumes and stronger commodity pricing. See results from Waste Management, Republic, Waste Connections, GFL, Covanta and Casella.

    By Updated Nov. 6, 2020
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    Waste Connections Q3: Pandemic recovery plateauing, $500M ESG plan launched

    Business is still rebounding from shutdown levels, and M&A activity continues across North America, but unknowns also remain ahead of the election and a rising coronavirus caseload.

    By Oct. 29, 2020
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    RTS acquires organics recycler and circular product manufacturer Ambrosia

    The deal includes Ambrosia's processing facility in New Jersey, making RTS vertically integrated for organics in the New York metro area. Future facilities will be considered in other markets.

    By Oct. 22, 2020
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    Waste Management updates sustainability plan with 2025 targets focused on climate

    Existing 2038 sustainability goals haven't changed, but executives recognized the need for more near-term progress. Procuring more renewable energy and reducing recycling contamination are among the newly announced priorities.

    By Updated Oct. 15, 2020
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    Mack advances toward electric truck production, Republic Services among first customers

    The manufacturer recently handed off pre-production LR Electric models to Republic and New York's Department of Sanitation after initial tests. Production will begin in 2021, as multiple competitors look to gain market share.

    By Oct. 7, 2020
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    Reloop launches North American division to shake up circular economy policy progress

    Elizabeth Balkan, formerly of the Natural Resources Defense Council and New York's Department of Sanitation, is leading the global platform's effort to support changes around packaging and recycling at all levels of government.

    By Oct. 1, 2020
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    McDonald's selects TerraCycle's Loop for UK reusable cup pilot

    The partnership is the latest sign of major brands taking greater interest in circular solutions. It also marks an expansion beyond grocery for the ambitious reuse platform.

    By Sept. 10, 2020
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    Waste Management report shows untapped recycling potential, clarifies policy positions

    While observers are still parsing the details on MRF investments and material flows, some see the information as the latest sign that more can be done collectively to maximize national recycling activity.

    By Sept. 10, 2020
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    Reuse platforms push technology as saving grace from pandemic pressures

    Last week's Circularity 20 featured leaders from Loop, Algramo, CupClub and other new ventures looking to expand market share during a year of surprising resurgence for single-use items.

    By Sept. 2, 2020