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WASTE MANAGEMENT SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2014 76CREATING A GOOD PLACE TO WORKWe can’t have a strong business without the daily contributions of our approximately43,000 employees. We know that the success of each employee is what enablesWaste Management to succeed, and we strive to give our people the tools they needto develop and excel in their careers.Creating trust and respect for oneanother is a cornerstone of our vision foran inclusive and welcoming workplace.Our values, which are embodied in ouremployee Code of Conduct and relatedtraining, provide the foundation for ourcompany practices, guiding our businessdecisions, our people and our companyculture. For the last seven years, we havebeen named to the Ethisphere Institute’slist of the “World’s Most EthicalCompanies.” For 2013 and 2014, wewere one of only two companies listedin the environmental services category.OUR VALUESHONESTYPROFESSIONALISMEMPLOYEEEMPOWERMENTRESPECTSAFETYACCOUNTABILITYDIVERSITYINCLUSIONRead more about our values here.
WASTE MANAGEMENT SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2014 77CREATING A GOOD PLACE TO WORKDIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONWe must have a vibrant and diverse workforcethat reflects the diversity of the customers andcommunities we serve. As an equal opportunityemployer, we are committed to an employmentenvironment free from discrimination. Employmentdecisions are made by placing the most qualifiedperson in each job without regard to race, color,sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity,religion, marital status, age, national origin,disability, veteran status, citizen status or otherprotected group status as defined by federal, stateor local laws.As of December 2013, 37 percent of our employeeswere minorities and 17 percent were women.Twenty-three percent of our executive leadershipteam was minority or female. Among companyofficials and managers, about 18 percent wereminority and 18 percent were women. OurBoard of Directors was 13 percent minority and13 percent female.WASTE MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE 2013By ethnic group, in the U.S.WasteManagementWorkforceAll PrivateIndustryWorkforce 42American Indian or 0.7% 0.6%Alaskan NativeAsian 1.6% 5.7%African-American 15.5% 13.9%Caucasian 60.5% 64.8%Hispanic 20.8% 13.4%Multi-Race 0.5% 1.2%Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander0.4% 0.4%By age, in the U.S. and CanadaAge Group% ofWorkforceVeterans (born 1922 –1943) 0.8%Baby Boomers (born 1944 –1960) 36.1%GenXers (born 1961–1980) 45.0%Millennials (born 1981–2000) 18.1%WASTE MANAGEMENTAND VETERANSAt Waste Management, we placespecial emphasis on hiring veterans.In 2013, 7 percent of all ourU.S. hires were military veterans.We are frequently lauded for ouroutreach, including the followingrecent recognitions:• Department of Defense 2013Freedom Award Finalist (EmployerSupport of Guard and Reserve)• G.I. Jobs 2010–2014 “Top MilitaryFriendly” employer• Military Times 2010–2014 “Bestfor Vets” employerWASTE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEESapproximately 43,000 totalHourly 81%Salaried 19%˜40,000IN THE U.S.˜3,000IN CANADA
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