Our Environmental Impact
Real data, transparently shared. Every tonne diverted, every kilogram of CO₂ avoided — measured, tracked, and published.
Data last updated: 09 Jul 2026 · Source: PCM operational systems
Sustainability Goals
0% of target
25% of target
68% of target
Year-over-Year Progress
Waste Diverted from Landfill
+12%+2.7 pp improvement driven by MRF expansion.
CO₂ Emissions Avoided
+8%≈270 cars removed from Ghana's roads for a year.
Collection Efficiency
MaintainedSustained above the 95% Class A operator target.
Performance by District
| Rank | District | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accra Metropolitan | 97.8% |
| 2 | Tema Metropolitan | 96.1% |
| 3 | La Dade-Kotopon | 94.3% |
| 4 | Adentan Municipal | 93.7% |
| 5 | Ga South Municipal | 91.2% |
| 6 | Ga East Municipal | 89.4% |
Monthly Waste Collected (Tonnes)
Year to date
Waste Composition
Typical Ghana urban composition
Our Commitments
PCM is accountable to measurable environmental targets. Here is what we have committed to — and where we currently stand.
30% Diversion Rate by 2028
Currently at ~23%We are committed to diverting at least 30% of all collected waste from landfill through recycling, composting, and material recovery — up from our 2023 baseline of 14%.
Carbon Neutral Operations by 2030
Fleet electrification underwayThrough fleet electrification, route optimisation to cut fuel consumption, and landfill gas capture at disposal sites, PCM targets carbon neutral operations by 2030.
10,000 Tonnes Recyclables Annually by 2027
1,200 tonnes recovered in 2025Our MRF and Picker Partner programme are scaling rapidly. By 2027 we aim to recover 10,000 tonnes of recyclables per year, creating livelihoods and reducing landfill pressure.
Annual Sustainability Reports
Each year we publish a full sustainability report documenting our environmental performance, social impact, and governance progress. Download below or read online.
PCM Annual Sustainability Report 2025
Our 2025 annual sustainability report documents a landmark year for PCM — the highest waste diversion rate in our histor...
- 23% waste diversion rate — highest ever recorded
- 42,000 active residential clients served
- 18 tonnes CO₂ avoided through landfill diversion
PCM Environmental Impact Report 2024
The 2024 environmental impact report marks PCM's first ISO 14001-aligned audit and documents significant progress on our...
- 19% waste diversion rate — up from 14% baseline
- 35,000 active clients across Greater Accra and Ashanti
- 12 tonnes CO₂ avoided through landfill diversion
PCM Sustainability Baseline Report 2023
The 2023 baseline report establishes PCM's environmental and social performance benchmarks for the current strategic per...
- 14% waste diversion rate — baseline year established
- 28,000 active residential and commercial clients
- EPA partnership formalised — MOU signed with Greater Accra Regional EPA