Waste Management, Inc.
WMNYSETrackedESG Rated: 1/2 ProvidersMarket Data VerifiedIndustrialsEnvironmental And Facilities ServicesSustainalytics: 18.0 · Low
- Coverage
- Rated universe Carries an MSCI or Sustainalytics observation.
- ESG profile reviewed
- Last editorial update to this profile.
- Quote
- Last verified closeObservation time is shown beside the price.
- Methodology
- How we rateProvider ratings are shown separately, never blended.
Market overview
Down−USD 1.13 (−0.54%) Day change
The market is closed. This is the last verified closing quote, not an intraday price.
- Open
- USD 207.30
- Previous close
- USD 207.96
- Day high
- USD 207.98
- Day low
- USD 206.27
- Volume
- 1,745,759
- Market cap
- USD 82,673,098,752
View Chart Data
| Date and time | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 218.15 | USD 220.69 | USD 217.56 | USD 218.69 | 1,413,700 | |
| USD 199.00 | USD 199.35 | USD 194.11 | USD 196.77 | 2,259,700 | |
| USD 203.96 | USD 205.92 | USD 203.35 | USD 203.80 | 1,666,400 | |
| USD 216.81 | USD 218.13 | USD 215.83 | USD 217.35 | 1,811,300 | |
| USD 213.47 | USD 216.79 | USD 212.66 | USD 215.61 | 2,572,700 | |
| USD 221.43 | USD 222.80 | USD 221.09 | USD 222.12 | 995,200 | |
| USD 218.46 | USD 219.94 | USD 216.04 | USD 219.86 | 1,650,200 | |
| USD 222.78 | USD 223.28 | USD 220.66 | USD 223.16 | 2,157,700 | |
| USD 235.22 | USD 235.24 | USD 231.13 | USD 234.06 | 1,694,300 | |
| USD 242.63 | USD 246.45 | USD 240.55 | USD 246.09 | 3,800,100 | |
| USD 243.37 | USD 247.98 | USD 242.74 | USD 246.51 | 3,292,700 | |
| USD 234.19 | USD 234.99 | USD 230.08 | USD 231.24 | 2,526,600 | |
| USD 234.38 | USD 235.23 | USD 232.88 | USD 233.80 | 1,066,900 | |
| USD 224.00 | USD 224.43 | USD 222.51 | USD 223.42 | 1,938,400 | |
| USD 223.09 | USD 223.74 | USD 220.01 | USD 220.52 | 1,723,300 | |
| USD 219.01 | USD 219.36 | USD 216.02 | USD 217.75 | 1,698,100 | |
| USD 218.90 | USD 220.90 | USD 215.87 | USD 216.14 | 1,694,400 | |
| USD 219.55 | USD 225.50 | USD 219.11 | USD 223.26 | 2,834,200 | |
| USD 232.22 | USD 233.62 | USD 230.90 | USD 233.33 | 1,033,600 | |
| USD 238.10 | USD 241.13 | USD 237.67 | USD 237.90 | 1,446,900 | |
| USD 227.18 | USD 227.89 | USD 225.56 | USD 226.60 | 1,505,200 | |
| USD 225.22 | USD 226.26 | USD 222.01 | USD 222.13 | 2,278,000 | |
| USD 217.91 | USD 218.99 | USD 214.21 | USD 214.77 | 2,164,100 | |
| USD 207.30 | USD 207.98 | USD 206.21 | USD 206.83 | 1,753,400 |
Company Profile & Business Model Overview
Waste Management, Inc. is a leading company in its sector with strong market presence and growth prospects.
Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)
- North America's largest recycler with 39 automated facilities driving circular economy
- 20 renewable natural gas projects monetizing landfill emissions at $28.80/MMBtu
- Sustainalytics "Strong" rating with comprehensive sustainability reporting frameworks
Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)
- Commodity price volatility impacts recycling profitability ($10/ton = $25M EBITDA)
- Regulatory pressures on landfill operations and emissions standards
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ESG & Sustainability Rating Breakdown
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Audited Methodology
Low
Data integrity and methodology
MSCI and Sustainalytics ratings are shown separately with their own observation dates; they are not blended into one score, and providers can disagree. Market quotes are delayed or last-close values, and every snapshot states its source and observation time. Read the full rating methodology.
Financial & Valuation Fundamentals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers on sustainability scores, risk methodologies, and peer rankings.
What is Waste Management, Inc. (WM)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) carries a Sustainalytics ESG Risk Score of 18.0, measuring unmanaged corporate ESG risk on a scale of 0 to 50+.
Is Waste Management, Inc. considered an ESG leader or laggard in Industrials?
Independent benchmark status for Waste Management, Inc. is evaluated relative to Industrials peers once third-party coverage publishes official methodology scores.
What are the main ESG risks and controversies for Waste Management, Inc.?
Key material risks for Waste Management, Inc. include: Commodity price volatility impacts recycling profitability ($10/ton = $25M EBITDA); Regulatory pressures on landfill operations and emissions standards. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.
How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?
The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.