ArcelorMittal SA
ArcelorMittal Waste Data Preview
In 2023, 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) | 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 ArcelorMittal's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, ArcelorMittal generated a total of 7,959,214 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 59.23% of ArcelorMittal's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 40.77% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
ArcelorMittal's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of ArcelorMittal's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, ArcelorMittal reported a total waste generation of 7,959,214 metric tonnes, of which 59.23% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that ArcelorMittal is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has ArcelorMittal reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, ArcelorMittal's total waste generation decreased by 23.91%, including a further 13.81% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, ArcelorMittal's waste recovery rate declined by 4.5%, yet improved by 6.21% in 2023, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.
Overall, ArcelorMittal’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.
ArcelorMittal’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered