Antofagasta PLC
Antofagasta Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Antofagasta 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 Antofagasta's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Antofagasta generated a total of 556,073,581 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.01% of Antofagasta's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 84.1% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 15.89% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Antofagasta's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Antofagasta's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Antofagasta reported a total waste generation of 556,073,581 metric tonnes, of which 0.01% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Antofagasta may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has Antofagasta reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2018, Antofagasta's total waste generation increased by 1,300,809.07%, including a 1,032,726.12% 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, Antofagasta's waste recovery rate declined by 99.99%, with a further 99.99% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Antofagasta is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.
Antofagasta’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Antofagasta’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Antofagasta generated a total of 556,073,581 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0% of Antofagasta'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. 0.01% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 99.99% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Antofagasta’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Antofagasta reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2018, Antofagasta's total waste generation increased by 1,300,809.07%, including a 1,032,726.12% 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, Antofagasta reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 99.98%, with a further 99.98% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Antofagasta is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.
How does Antofagasta treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Antofagasta reported that 21,456 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (59.88%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Antofagasta has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.