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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.
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Quote
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Methodology
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Market overview

USD 206.83

Down−USD 1.13 (−0.54%) Day change

Last verified close · As of · USD · Market data via Massive Stock Widgets

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
Price chart · 1 Year
Waste Management, Inc. 1 Year price chartWaste Management, Inc., nyse:WM, 1 Year price chart in USD. Start USD 218.69, end USD 206.83, high USD 246.51, low USD 196.77, down.
Period1 YearFirst closeUSD 218.69Last closeUSD 206.83Maximum closeUSD 246.51Minimum closeUSD 196.77Period change−USD 11.86Period percentage change−5.42%Chart as ofSep 25, 2026, 1:30 PM GMT+0000
View Chart Data
Representative chart points — 24 of 251
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

Synthesized multi-provider rating across Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance dimensions.

Audited Methodology

MSCI ESG Rating

N/A
Sustainalytics Risk Score

18.0

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.

FAQ

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.