Environmental, Social, and Governance
Gallons Recycled in 2025
2026 Recycling Goal
Hours Without Lost Time Injury
%
Employee Safety Training
Our Commitment
Sustainability Is a Core Value
Waste Resource Management (WRM) and its subsidiaries prioritize responsible environmental practices by implementing technologies and methods to help our clients divert waste from landfills. We are committed to minimizing our environmental impact and regularly evaluate new initiatives to improve our operations with that objective in mind. We also aim for strong performance in aspects of sustainability related to social matters and company governance.
Through our sustainability program, WRM seeks to communicate our priorities, measure and improve performance, and achieve business success and better outcomes for our customers and other stakeholders.
At WRM, sustainability is more than a goal – it is a core value. We take our responsibility to the planet seriously and continually seek new ways to operate in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Our program focuses on measurable priorities that align with our business success and stakeholder expectations.
WRM’s sustainability program will continue to be developed and refined to meet the expectations and needs of our employees, customers, and other stakeholders. We outline some of our current priority areas and related objectives below:
What We Focus On
Our Priorities
WRM’s sustainability program focuses on measurable priorities that align with our business success and stakeholder expectations. Each priority area has clear objectives we track and report.
Resource Management
Objectives
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In 2025, WRM recycled 275,000,000 gallons of wastewater, and we aim to exceed this performance annually.
Health and Safety
We prioritize the health and safety of our employees, at our facilities and on the road, and take pride in remaining a safe work environment. The health and safety of our employees, including those working at our plants and driving, is a top priority, and our health and safety program reflects this focus.
Objectives
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Maintain injury rates below industry averages
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Ensure all employees complete 100% of required health and safety training
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Track and report fatalities, lost-time injuries, and recordable incidents
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
WRM is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. WRM tracks its workforce diversity and retention and voluntary and involuntary turnover rates and has established several employee engagement mechanisms.
Objectives
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By 2030, workforce diversity and turnover rates will meet or exceed industry averages
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Ensure all employees receive a living wage
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By 2027, 100% of managers complete annual training on inclusive leadership
Business Ethics and Professionalism
Operating with integrity is non-negotiable at WRM. We hold ourselves and our partners to the highest ethical standards in every transaction, relationship, and operational decision.
Objectives
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Investigate all ethics-related reports within 48 hours
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Provide annual ethics training to 100% of employees
ESG / Sustainability Governance
WRM’s leadership ensures that ESG matters are appropriately prioritized, prepare relevant KPIs related to goals and objectives, and regularly report ESG performance to the Board.
Objectives
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Prepare and report ESG KPIs quarterly to the Board
Regulatory Compliance
WRM’s operations are subject to regulations related to environmental, occupational health and safety, transportation, and other matters. WRM strives for full compliance with all applicable compliance obligations.
Objectives
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Zero regulatory compliance violations
Leading by Example
275 Million Gallons Recycled — And Counting
In 2025, WRM recycled over 275 million gallons of wastewater through our advanced processing facilities. Every gallon is converted into beneficial reuse products — biodiesel, compost for agriculture, and treated water returned safely to the environment.
Our 2026 goal is 302.5 million gallons — a target backed by real operational investment in new processing capacity, expanded fleet coverage, and continued technological improvement at every facility.
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Gallons to Landfill
15
Regional Hubs
100%
Beneficial Reuse
12
State Coverage
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Partner With a Sustainable Company
Choose a Liquid Waste Partner That Shares Your Values
Every gallon we collect is processed for beneficial reuse. Every employee is trained in safety and ethics. Every decision is measured against our sustainability goals. When you choose Southwaste, you choose a partner committed to the same environmental responsibility your business demands.