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Most Sustainable Waste & Recycling Companies 2026

1 Waste & Recycling companies ranked 0–100 on real environmental impact using SINK's open formula.

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Companies ranked
34
Sector average
34
Sector best (European Metal Recycling)
Frequently asked

Waste & Recycling sustainability, answered.

Which Waste & Recycling company is the most sustainable?

European Metal Recycling is the highest-scoring Waste & Recycling company on SINK with a score of 34/100 (Below expectations).

What is the average sustainability score for Waste & Recycling companies?

The average SINK score across 1 Waste & Recycling companies is 34/100. The average across all 847 scored companies is 38/100.

How does SINK rate Waste & Recycling companies?

SINK scores Waste & Recycling companies on 10 questions using public data: Scope 1/2/3 carbon footprint, energy source, nature and biodiversity, resource use, water impact, emissions trajectory, science-based targets, transparency, and major controversies. The formula adjusts for the industry's inherent environmental footprint and company scale.

Which Waste & Recycling company has the worst sustainability score?

European Metal Recycling has the lowest SINK score among Waste & Recycling companies at 34/100 (Below expectations).

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