WM PHOENIX OPEN SUSTAINABILITY

    ZERO WASTE

    For 14 consecutive years, the WM Phoenix Open has been recognized as the largest zero waste sporting event in the world! In partnership with the Thunderbirds, tournament vendors and the PGA TOUR, WM leads operational efforts to divert 100% of waste from the landfill through recycling, composting, donation and energy conversion.

    The cornerstone of WM’s operational achievements begins and ends with Recycling Right, WM’s very own Recycling Education platform. To learn more about Recycling Right and how WM operates the largest zero waste event in the world, please visit:  https://www.wm.com/us/en/inside-wm/phoenix-open

    COMPLETE 2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

    ECONOMY

    $400M+ Economic Impact

    ENVIRONMENT

    Carbon Neutral & Zero Waste

    COMMUNITY

    Inclusive & Engaging

    As one of the longest-running and most-popular events on the PGA Tour, the WM Phoenix Open welcomes hundreds of thousands of spectators and creates a positive economic impact of over $400 million, one of the largest for any golf event in North America.

    The WM Phoenix Open is a carbon neutral, zero waste tournament with a balanced water footprint. The use of energy, materials and water can contribute to the greenhouse gas emissions that are harming our planet so the WMPO commits to balancing all environmental impacts from tournament activities.

    We’re dedicated to making the WM Phoenix Open as inclusive and beneficial as possible. From offering free access to emergency workers and veterans to promoting youth involvement and engaging with the community, we’re working to make the People’s Open available for all who wish to attend.

    February 10, 2021

    Furlan’s Marine in Gautier, Mississippi Wins $100,000 Through WM Contest at 2021 WM Phoenix Open

    Furlan’s Marine in Gautier, Miss. has won $100,000 through “Waste Management’s Million Dollar Shot” contest at the 2021 WM Phoenix Open. Waste Management (WM), title sponsor of the PGA TOUR tournament, tied the excitement of this past Saturday’s 3rd round with a chance for an existing small or medium-sized business customer to win a $1 million-dollar or $100,000 prize.
    February 1, 2021

    2021 WM Phoenix Open Looks To Become First Five-Time “GEO Certified” Tournament

    SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 1, 2021) – When the 2021 WM Phoenix Open is played this week at TPC
    January 28, 2021

    2021 WM Sustainability Forum Expands to Two-Day Virtual Event

    HOUSTON — Jan. 27, 2021 — Waste Management will host “Breakthrough” the 2021 WM Sustainability Forum on February 3 and 4. The virtual Forum, taking place in two hour blocks over two days, is held in conjunction with the PGA TOUR’s WM Phoenix Open, and brings together a mix of experts, customers, academia, government employees, non-government organizations (NGOs), businesses and the next generation of leaders to share insights, exchange ideas and create innovative strategies.