Anglo American PLC
Anglo American Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Anglo American 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 Anglo American's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Anglo American generated a total of 251,556 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 64.35% of Anglo American's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 35.65% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Anglo American's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Anglo American's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Anglo American reported a total waste generation of 251,556 metric tonnes, of which 64.35% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Anglo American is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Insights into Anglo American’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Anglo American generated a total of 251,556 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 29.69% of Anglo American'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. 70.31% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
How does Anglo American treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Anglo American reported that 74,688 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 29.69% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (59.09%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Anglo American has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.