In 2025, ArcelorMittal 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 | 35,079,138.462a | 35,185,457.364a | 34,517,212.766a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 33,640,893.785a | 33,074,329.922a | 30,306,112.809a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2025, ArcelorMittal generated a total of 35,079,138metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 95.9% of ArcelorMittal's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 6.5% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, ArcelorMittal reported a total waste generation of 35,079,138 metric tonnes, of which 95.9% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that ArcelorMittal has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2023, ArcelorMittal's total waste generation increased by 1.63%, but remained relatively stable in 2025, suggesting that past growth in waste production may have recently plateaued.a
Over the same period, ArcelorMittal's waste recovery rate increased by 9.23%, including a 2.02% rise in 2025, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, ArcelorMittal continues to maintain a high level of waste generation, but steady recovery improvements point to more responsible waste handling and an ongoing investment in circularity.