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WM Recognized Among the Most Ethical Companies in 2025

In a notable achievement, WM, a prominent environmental solutions provider based in Houston, has once again been honored as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® for 2025 by Ethisphere, a global leader in ethical business standards. This marks the 16th time WM has received this prestigious recognition, underscoring its dedication to maintaining high ethical standards in its operations.

WM stands out in the environmental services industry, being one of only two companies to receive this accolade. This year, Ethisphere recognized a total of 136 honorees across 19 countries and 44 different industries. According to Jim Fish, the president and CEO of WM, ethics play a vital role in their value proposition, stating, "A big part of WM's value is how we choose to operate with ethics at the center. With WM being named to the Ethisphere list once again, we are confident we are on the right path to continue to best serve our customers and provide a workplace our employees can be proud of."

The recognition not only highlights WM's commitment to ethical business practices but also presents concrete benefits. As noted by Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere's Chief Strategy Officer, businesses that prioritize ethical practices can enhance their standing in the eyes of their employees and stakeholders. "Behind this honor is a true dedication and commitment to advancing business integrity," said Byrne. "This approach is good for business – employees and other stakeholders value companies that prioritize the kinds of practices we measure with our process."

Achieving High Standards of Ethical Performance

The cornerstone of the recognition process is Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, which evaluates companies based on over 240 different proof points related to ethics, compliance, governance, and social and environmental impact. This comprehensive assessment is further examined by a panel of experts who dedicate thousands of hours to reviewing each applicant’s submission. The rigorous analysis serves as a framework to identify and promote best-in-class practices in ethics and compliance within organizations globally.

Remarkably, the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies honorees have outperformed a comparable index of global companies by an impressive 7.8 percentage points from January 2020 to January 2025, highlighting the tangible benefits of strong ethical cultures.

About WM

Founded as Waste Management, WM has grown to be recognized as North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. The company focuses on maintaining people at the core of its operations and achieving success with integrity. WM’s extensive network offers collection, recycling, and disposal services to millions of customers, ranging from residential to municipal clients. Moreover, WM is notable for its leadership in sustainable practices, including its position as the largest recycler of post-consumer materials in North America and a leader in the effective use of landfill gas. Through ongoing innovation in environmental technologies and services, WM actively collaborates with its customers to help them attain their sustainability targets.

About Ethisphere

Ethisphere is a unique entity that champions the significance of ethical business practices. It provides companies with data-driven assessments to bolster their ethical frameworks while also recognizing companies that excel in this area with its prestigious World's Most Ethical Companies® designation. By fostering a community focused on ethical business practices through initiatives like the Global Ethics Summit and industry leadership alliances, Ethisphere continues to set the standard for ethical corporate behavior.

For further details about WM and its ongoing sustainability initiatives, visit Sustainability.WM.com. To review the complete list of 2025 honorees, explore Ethisphere's official website at worldsmostethicalcompanies.com.