Waste Management, Inc (WM) 2007年年度报告「NYSE」.pdf

1、WASTE MANAGEMENT,INC.2007 ANNUAL REPORTDoingOn the cover:Each year,Waste Management presents its Life Changer award toone employee who exemplifies the values of our Waste Management community.The 2008 recipient of this award is Terry Thomas,a driver trainer forPhiladelphia Hauling in Bristol,Pennsyl

2、vania.In addition to his efforts toimprove the lives of local children through outreach programs and personalrelationships,he works hard to meet the material needs of the areas lessfortunate through clothing and food drives.Terry has been with WM for morethan 10 years and is known by all as one who

3、has changed the lives of many.Doing What Counts.The purpose of an annual report is to tell the story of a companys performance.The numbers inside tell us how much,how many,how high,how lowin short,how wellthe company performed during the past year.These numbers are vital and necessary.However,we bel

4、ieve there is a story beyond the numbers.It is the story of what thecompany is doing to leverage its experience,knowledge,and resources for a greater good.While doing its best to improve business,is the company also doing its best to improvethe world around it?At Waste Management,we strive to build

5、a company of ever-increasing strength andprofitability.At the same time,we focus on the things that matter most to those who hold a stake in our company.For our customers,that means earning theirrecommendations by providing world-class,professional service.For our employees,it means safety and healt

6、h,respect,empowerment,and professional growth.For our shareholders,it means a strong and consistent return on their investment.For our communities,it means an ongoing partnership of trust and cooperation.For the environment,it means protection,restoration,and the promise of a safer,cleaner world for