In 2023, Alaska Air Group 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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In 2023, Alaska Air Group generated a total of 106 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 49.06% of Alaska Air Group's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 50.94% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
In 2023, Alaska Air Group reported a total waste generation of 106 metric tonnes, of which 49.06% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Alaska Air Group is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Since 2019, Alaska Air Group's total waste generation increased by 2.91%, but declined by 7.83% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
Over the same period, Alaska Air Group's waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but declined by 17.04% in 2023, potentially pointing to emerging inefficiencies or short-term disruptions in recovery efforts.
Overall, Alaska Air Group’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.