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Sustainability Strategy

Our Sustainability Strategy, named WM Porohita, focuses on carbon neutrality by 2050, waste minimisation, biogas capture, and creating a great workplace while partnering for innovative, sustainable solutions.

WM Porohita

Our Promise: Let’s take care of it, Mā tātou katoa e tiaki
Our Purpose: Your partner in safe collections, recovery and disposal

WM New Zealand's Porohita (to be circular) Sustainability Strategy is focused on addressing climate change through proactive measures and voluntary reporting aligned with Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standards.

Recognising climate-related risks and opportunities in our supply chain, we integrate climate response into our strategic decisions.

Our governance framework, overseen by our Board, Audit and Risk Committee, and Sustainability Advisory Panel, ensures robust risk management. We assess physical risks at all sites using the worst-case RCP 8.5 scenario, highlighting our commitment to understanding extreme climate impacts.

With science-aligned targets, we aim for carbon neutrality by 2050, driving transparency and continuous improvement in our climate initiatives.

 
 

Our Porohita Pillars

EnvironmentAndCommunity-Green

Care for our environment and community

Ka manāki tatou i to tatou Taiao me te hāpori. We are proud of our modern landfill and energy parks that protect te taiao, capturing over 90% of biogas to reduce greenhouse gases and generate renewable energy.

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Carbon Neutral

He tūpapa warohea. We are committed to carbon neutrality by 2050, with science-aligned targets and a carbon reduction programme, overseen by our Carbon Reduction Committee. We report emissions from operations and landfills.

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Expand Circular Services

Whakanuia nga ratonga porohita. WM New Zealand leads in waste management with a circular economy approach, focusing on waste minimisation, resource recovery, and material repurposing through innovative, sustainable practices.

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A great place to work

He wāhi tino pai ki te mahi. WM New Zealand’s 1,759 employees and 140 contractors are key to our success. Our commitment to Safety, Service, Sustainability, Innovation, and Together makes us a great place to work.

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A trusted Kiwi business

He Kiwi whai-painga he u manga pumau. WM New Zealand partners with various organisations and engages in joint ventures to enhance sustainability, including innovative waste management solutions and a diverse supply chain. We prioritise ethical, local sourcing.

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Our 2023 Sustainability Report

Our fifth annual sustainability report is aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. Covering 2023 operations, we report on joint ventures and trading entities, focusing on WM Porohita’s sustainability initiatives. 

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