In 2025, AGL Energy 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) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 2,210,618a | 2,357,436a | 2,770,818a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 71,254a | 145,418a | 107,019a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 4,388a | 4,046a | 5,484a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 2,135,727a | 2,209,359a | 2,659,518a |
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In 2025, AGL Energy generated a total of 2,210,618metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 3.22% of AGL Energy's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 96.78% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, AGL Energy reported a total waste generation of 2,210,618 metric tonnes, of which 3.22% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that AGL Energy may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.a
Since 2021, AGL Energy's total waste generation decreased by 28.12%, including a further 6.23% drop in 2025, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, AGL Energy's waste recovery rate declined by 5.72%, with a further 47.75% drop in 2025, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a
Overall, while AGL Energy has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.
In 2025, AGL Energy generated a total of 2,210,618 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 0.2% of AGL Energy'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.99.8% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2021, AGL Energy's total waste generation decreased by 28.12%, with an additional 6.23% decline in 2025, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in AGL Energy's total output increased by 76.12%, including a further 15.66% rise in 2025, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, AGL Energy'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.a
In 2025, AGL Energy reported that 4,388 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.2% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Approximately 17.11% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.a