In 2025, 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 treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 237,777a | 602,483a | 251,547c | |
Total Waste Recovered | 158,121a | 469,839b | 166,422c | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | 183,433b | 74,688c | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 4,551a | 144,845b | 56,583c |
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In 2025, Anglo American generated a total of 237,777metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 66.5% of Anglo American's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 15.87% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.The remaining 17.63% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a
In 2025, Anglo American reported a total waste generation of 237,777 metric tonnes, of which 66.5% 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.a
Since 2023, Anglo American's total waste generation decreased by 5.47%, including a further 60.53% drop in 2025, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.abc
Over the same period, Anglo American's waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but declined by 14.73% in 2025, potentially pointing to emerging inefficiencies or short-term disruptions in recovery efforts.abc
Overall, Anglo American’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.