Fiscal period ending 2025-12-31 versus 2024-12-31
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Regulatory and operational risks broadened on net, with new binding Canadian landfill methane mandates, amplified commodity price sensitivity, and a realized 2025 labor strike displacing what were previously hypothetical exposures. The CAMT removal provides modest offset but does not counterbalance the materiality of the new compliance capital requirements and escalating price risk. AI/ML-specific risks are newly enumerated, extending technology exposure beyond generic systems failure.
3 company-specific
· 1 eased/removed
· 1 common-mode
Company-specific changes
Revised
Language shifted from "may be subject" to "are periodically subject" and added explicit 2025 strike disclosure, escalating from hypothetical to realized risk.
We are periodically subject to work stoppages and other workforce effects, which increases our operating costs and disrupts our operations. As of December 31, 2025, approximately 22% of our workforce…
Revised
Canada eliminated fuel charge but finalized binding landfill methane regulations requiring 42% emissions reduction by 2030, creating new material compliance costs and capital requirements.
T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s regulations to our landfills could have a material adverse effect on our landfill operations and on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash…
Revised
Added specific AI/ML risks: inaccurate outputs, bias, third-party data rights, compute-intensive capital needs. Escalates technology risk beyond generic systems failure.
T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Risks Related to Technology and Intellectual Property Our strategy includes an increasing dependence on technology, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI), in…
Eased / removed
Removed
Removal of CAMT tax risk disclosure suggests either regulatory resolution or reduced concern. Material if risk was substantive; removal signals easing of previously flagged tax exposure.
The introduction of new accounting rules, laws or regulations could adversely impact our reported results of operations. Complying with new accounting rules, laws or regulations, such as, for…
Also disclosed — common-mode (ESG regulatory divergence)
ESG regulatory divergence
Revised
Extended Producer Responsibility laws create new regulatory pressure to lower commodity prices. Sensitivity increased from $11M to $13M per $10/ton, amplifying price risk exposure.
Fluctuations in prices and demand for recycled commodities that we sell to customers may adversely affect our consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. We purchase or…