The level of discussion and ambition among major U.S. waste and recycling companies around climate change has seen a notable progression in recent years. More companies are disclosing greenhouse gas emissions, setting reduction targets and pursuing investments to achieve them. Whether the sector will truly shift to a new model remains to be seen, but the environmental component of environmental, social and governance (ESG) reports is widely expected to become a greater focal point in the years ahead.
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