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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp
Algonquin Power & Utilities's 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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Algonquin Power & Utilities's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Algonquin Power & Utilities generated a total of 31,640metric tonnes of waste.a
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.a
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.a
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.ab
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.ab
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.a
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.a
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.ab
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.ab
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.ab
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.a
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.a