In 2025, 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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 39,231a | 42,697a |
Total Waste Recovered | 12,661a | 14,298a |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 20,535a | 23,824a |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 16,713a | 15,559a |
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In 2025, Algonquin Power & Utilities generated a total of 39,231metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 32.27% of Algonquin Power & Utilities's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 67.72% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Algonquin Power & Utilities reported a total waste generation of 39,231 metric tonnes, of which 32.27% 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.a
Since 2025, Algonquin Power & Utilities's total waste generation has decreased by 8.12%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.a
Over the same period, Algonquin Power & Utilities's waste recovery rate decreased by 3.63%.a
In 2025, Algonquin Power & Utilities generated a total of 39,231 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 52.34% 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.47.66% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2025, Algonquin Power & Utilities's total waste generation has decreased by 8.12%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.a
Since 2025, Algonquin Power & Utilities's hazardous waste generation has decreased by 6.19%, suggesting a recent shift toward safer materials, improved waste handling protocols, or stronger compliance with environmental standards.a
Overall, Algonquin Power & Utilities has reduced both its total waste and hazardous waste in the last year, suggesting effective waste management practices and improved material sourcing.a
In 2025, Algonquin Power & Utilities reported that 20,535 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 52.34% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (52%) 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.a