- In December 2023, Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Ltd (MLMML) partnered with Attero, a lithium-ion battery recycling and e-waste management firm. This strategic collaboration focuses on the effective recycling of EV batteries, addressing the environmental concerns associated with the safe disposal of electric vehicle batteries. This partnership highlights the growing importance of sustainable practices in the EV industry
- In April 2023, Covanta, a leader in sustainable materials management, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Circon Holdings, Inc. This acquisition, once approved, will be Covanta’s most transformative in two decades, adding over 600 employees and 2,500 customers to its portfolio, further strengthening its market presence in waste management and sustainability
- In May 2023, U.S. private equity firm KKR & Co Inc. and Australia's Macquarie Asset Management were among the potential bidders for the waste and recycling management arm of Singapore's energy group Sembcorp. This deal, valued at approximately USD 500 million, reflects the growing interest in the waste management sector and its potential for significant financial returns
- In September 2022, SUEZ, alongside Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) and African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), completed the acquisition of EnviroServ Proprietary Holdings Limited and its subsidiary. This move strengthened SUEZ's position as a leading international municipal and industrial waste management company and expanded its footprint across the African continent
- In June 2022, Veolia proposed the sale of SUEZ's UK waste business while continuing to build its global leadership in ecological transformation. This merger has enhanced Veolia’s capabilities, bringing new skills, technologies, and regional presence, which will further advance its vision for global sustainability
- In April 2022, Viridor completed the sale of its landfill and landfill gas business to Frank Solutions Limited. The sale, which included the operation and management of 44 sites across the U.K., allows Viridor to focus on expanding its core energy recovery and polymer processing businesses, driving its long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040
