A Global Financial Portfolio Transformation
Overview:
Location: North America, South America, Europe and APAC region
Typology: Commercial Offices, Data Centers
Client: Confidential Financial Company
TRUE Consultant: All About Waste
Incredible Results & Successful Outcomes:
95.6% diversion rate (San Francisco office)
6.35 MTCO2e emission reduction, equivalent to removing annual emissions of 1 passenger vehicle. (San Francisco office from April 23 to March 24)
Sustainability Goals:
Projects pursued different levels of certification, from Certified to Platinum
What We Delivered:
TRUE Certification Support: Full documentation, submission, and coordination with GBCI.
Zero Waste Audit: Waste stream analysis, material characterization, and contamination quantification.
Audit Report: Detailed metrics, charts, photos, and actionable recommendations.
Case Study & Marketing: TRUE Certification case study and internal marketing content.
Zero Waste Practices In Place:
Right-sized waste infrastructure at each site to align pickups with actual waste generation and increased compost collection where needed. Eliminated single-use items by installing sparkling water refill systems, switching to reusable kitchen towels and utensils, and using vendor return programs.
Implemented composting systems across global sites using methods like on-site composting and organic waste converters.
Tracked waste data using a diversion calculator developed by All About Waste and hauler reports to ensure transparency and improve material recovery.
Used recycled-content materials and provided designated collection for batteries and electronics to reduce hazardous waste.
Summary:
All About Waste supported this confidential global financial company in advancing their TRUE Zero Waste goals across offices and data centers worldwide. Our work included conducting international audits, supporting TRUE Certification submissions, and developing tools and practices that became part of the company’s global sustainability strategy. Their leadership in zero waste is reflected not only in certifications, but in pioneering firsts across multiple continents, reinforcing their status as a global champion of corporate sustainability.