In 2024, Ambuja Cements 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 2024, Ambuja Cements generated a total of 286,115 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 99.39% of Ambuja Cements's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.61% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
In 2024, Ambuja Cements reported a total waste generation of 286,115 metric tonnes, of which 99.39% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Ambuja Cements has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Since 2020, Ambuja Cements's total waste generation decreased by 16.44%, yet rose by 1,915.18% in 2024, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.
Over the same period, Ambuja Cements's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2024, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy.
Overall, Ambuja Cements’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.
In 2024, Ambuja Cements generated a total of 286,115 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.62% of Ambuja Cements'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. 86.58% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 12.8% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Since 2020, Ambuja Cements's total waste generation fell by 16.44%, but rose by 1,915.18% in 2024 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.
Overall, Ambuja Cements'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.