AGL Energy Ltd
AGL Energy Waste Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
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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 |
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Insights into AGL Energy's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, AGL Energy generated a total of 2,357,436 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 6.17% of AGL Energy's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 93.83% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
AGL Energy's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of AGL Energy's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, AGL Energy reported a total waste generation of 2,357,436 metric tonnes, of which 6.17% 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.
Has AGL Energy reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, AGL Energy's total waste generation decreased by 36.34%, including a further 14.92% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, AGL Energy's waste recovery rate increased by 131.28%, including a 59.71% rise in 2024, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, AGL Energy has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.
AGL Energy’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into AGL Energy’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, AGL Energy generated a total of 2,357,436 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.17% 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. 99.83% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
AGL Energy’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How AGL Energy reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, AGL Energy's total waste generation decreased by 36.34%, with an additional 14.92% decline in 2024, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, AGL Energy saw a long-term increase of 79.13% in hazardous waste share, but a 13.28% reduction in 2024, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.
Overall, while AGL Energy is generating less waste and has made recent gains in reducing hazardousness, the long-term increase in harmful materials still casts doubt on the sustainability of its waste stream.
How does AGL Energy treat its hazardous waste?
In 2024, AGL Energy reported that 4,046 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.17% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 34.28% 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.