Altria Group Inc
Altria Group Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Altria 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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Insights into Altria Group's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Altria Group generated a total of 26,270 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 68.56% of Altria Group's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 31.44% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Altria Group's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Altria Group's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Altria Group reported a total waste generation of 26,270 metric tonnes, of which 68.56% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Altria Group is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Altria Group reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Altria Group's total waste generation decreased by 9.41%, including a further 2.49% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Altria Group's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2023, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy.
Overall, Altria 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.
Altria Group’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Altria Group’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Altria Group generated a total of 26,270 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 1.94% of Altria Group'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. 98.06% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Altria Group’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Altria Group reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Altria Group's total waste generation decreased by 9.41%, with an additional 2.49% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 7.7%, yet rose by 4.6% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.
Overall, Altria Group's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.