Wastequip

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reduced virgin resin per cart by 12.9% compared to 2019
Collected 625,000 lbs of used carts for recycling; 5.8 million lbs sent to local recyclers
Launched EVR-Green cart with 100% recycled resin body (37% lower carbon footprint than standard cart)
Replaced 15-20% of welding units with more energy-efficient models

Achieved gender pay equity across the company
Improved safety performance year-over-year, exceeding industry averages by 30% in recordables and almost half in Lost-Time Incidents
5% of Tier 1 spend with certified diverse suppliers; another 3.7% with certified small businesses
75% of employees responded positively to the statement 'Wastequip is the best company I have ever worked for' in the 2021 employee survey
Implemented various initiatives to improve employee engagement, including recognition programs, mentorship programs, and cross-training

Incorporated CORE goals into Wastequip’s annual operating plan and tied executive bonuses to top initiatives
Created a dashboard for greenhouse gas emissions, presented in monthly financial reviews for Trucks & Containers divisions
Integrated sustainability into stage gate approval processes for new product development
Board is 75% diverse by ethnicity and/or gender; CEO staff is 30% diverse

Short-term Goals:

Reducing Scope 3 emissions (raw materials, product transportation, etc.)
Improving stormwater drainage and aging infrastructure
Increasing the use of recycled content in manufacturing while maintaining product quality and durability

Conducting life-cycle assessments to understand product carbon footprints
Implementing Project25 to reduce virgin resin usage
Launching a cart buy-back program
Investing in energy-efficient equipment
Prioritizing natural remedies for stormwater mitigation (e.g., planting native plants)
Using low-VOC paints

Climate Change Data