Air China Ltd
Air China Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Air China 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 |
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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 China’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Air China generated a total of 5,353 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 24.99% of Air China'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. 75.01% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Air China’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Air China reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Air China's total waste generation increased by 391.49%, including a 381.19% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, Air China reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 75.01%, with a further 75.01% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Air China is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.