American Express Co
American Express's Waste Data Preview
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 | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into American Express's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, American Express generated a total of 2,432 metric 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
American Express's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of American Express's waste is recycled or recovered?
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
Has American Express reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
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
American Express’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered