Corporacion Acciona Energias Renovables SA
Acciona Energía Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Acciona Energía conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
This table provides a simplified preview of selected waste data points. To access the complete dataset with full disclosures and structure, create a free account to purchase the full dataset.
Insights into Acciona Energía's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Acciona Energía generated a total of 34,661 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 97.34% of Acciona Energía's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 2.66% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Acciona Energía's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Acciona Energía's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Acciona Energía reported a total waste generation of 34,661 metric tonnes, of which 97.34% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Acciona Energía has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Acciona Energía reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Acciona Energía's total waste generation decreased by 1.8%, including a further 1.02% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Acciona Energía's waste recovery rate increased by 4.75%, while holding steady in 2023, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.
Overall, Acciona Energía’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
Acciona Energía’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Acciona Energía’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Acciona Energía generated a total of 34,661 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 2.46% of Acciona Energía's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 97.54% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Acciona Energía’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Acciona Energía reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Acciona Energía's total waste generation decreased by 1.8%, with an additional 1.02% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Acciona Energía's total output increased by 15.7%, including a further 5.49% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Acciona Energía's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.
How does Acciona Energía treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Acciona Energía reported that 851 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 2.46% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (53.94%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Acciona Energía has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.