Air Canada
Air Canada Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Air Canada 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 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 |
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Insights into Air Canada's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Air Canada generated a total of 4,723 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 65.13% of Air Canada's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 34.87% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Air Canada's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Air Canada's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Air Canada reported a total waste generation of 4,723 metric tonnes, of which 65.13% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Air Canada is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Air Canada reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Air Canada's total waste generation decreased by 5.7%, yet rose by 33.92% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.
Over the same period, Air Canada's waste recovery rate increased by 10.87%, including a 9% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Air Canada has reduced its waste footprint over time and continues to strengthen its recovery efforts, despite a recent uptick in waste output. This may reflect short-term operational shifts rather than a long-term reversal.
Air Canada’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Air Canada’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Air Canada generated a total of 4,723 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 12.02% of Air Canada'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. 87.98% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Air Canada’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Air Canada reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Air Canada's total waste generation fell by 5.7%, but rose by 33.92% in 2023 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.
Over the same period, Air Canada reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 25.62%, with a further 30.95% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Air Canada'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 Air Canada treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Air Canada reported that 568 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 12.02% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (66.8%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Air Canada has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.