In 2023, American Express 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 treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 2,432a | 1,760a |
Total Waste Recovered | 1,385a | 952a |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A |
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In 2023, American Express generated a total of 2,432metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 56.95% of American Express's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 43.05% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2023, American Express reported a total waste generation of 2,432 metric tonnes, of which 56.95% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that American Express is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2023, American Express's total waste generation has increased by 38.18%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.a
Over the same period, American Express's waste recovery rate increased by 5.28%.a