American Electric Power Company Inc
American Electric Power Waste Data Preview
In 2023, American Electric Power 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 American Electric Power's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, American Electric Power generated a total of 28,332 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 99.92% of American Electric Power's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.08% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
American Electric Power's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of American Electric Power's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, American Electric Power reported a total waste generation of 28,332 metric tonnes, of which 99.92% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that American Electric Power has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has American Electric Power reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, American Electric Power's total waste generation increased by 51.25%, including a 53.98% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, American Electric Power'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, American Electric Power's waste generation is rising, yet its recovery rates have remained stagnant. This suggests that the company’s operational growth is not being matched by parallel improvements in its waste treatment practices, potentially increasing its environmental footprint.
American Electric Power’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into American Electric Power’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, American Electric Power generated a total of 28,332 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 13.86% of American Electric Power'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. 86.14% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
American Electric Power’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How American Electric Power reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, American Electric Power's total waste generation increased by 51.25%, including a 53.98% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in American Electric Power's total output increased by 231.44%, including a further 94.83% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, American Electric Power has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies.
How does American Electric Power treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, American Electric Power reported that 3,926 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 13.86% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (99.45%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that American Electric Power has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.