Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp
Algonquin Power & Utilities Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Algonquin Power & Utilities 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 Algonquin Power & Utilities's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Algonquin Power & Utilities generated a total of 31,640 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 35.57% of Algonquin Power & Utilities's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 64.43% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Algonquin Power & Utilities's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Algonquin Power & Utilities's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Algonquin Power & Utilities reported a total waste generation of 31,640 metric tonnes, of which 35.57% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Algonquin Power & Utilities is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Algonquin Power & Utilities reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Algonquin Power & Utilities's total waste generation decreased by 90.52%, including a further 6.33% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Algonquin Power & Utilities's waste recovery rate declined by 49.07%, yet improved by 12.41% in 2023, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.
Overall, Algonquin Power & Utilities’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.
Algonquin Power & Utilities’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Algonquin Power & Utilities’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Algonquin Power & Utilities generated a total of 31,640 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 46.09% of Algonquin Power & Utilities'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. 53.91% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Algonquin Power & Utilities’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Algonquin Power & Utilities reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Algonquin Power & Utilities's total waste generation decreased by 90.52%, with an additional 6.33% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Algonquin Power & Utilities saw a long-term increase of 639.38% in hazardous waste share, but a 2.63% reduction in 2023, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.
Overall, while Algonquin Power & Utilities 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 Algonquin Power & Utilities treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Algonquin Power & Utilities reported that 14,583 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 46.09% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (61.71%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Algonquin Power & Utilities has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.