Associated British Foods PLC
Associated British Foods Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Associated British Foods 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 Associated British Foods's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Associated British Foods generated a total of 521,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 82.92% of Associated British Foods's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 16.89% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Associated British Foods's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Associated British Foods's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Associated British Foods reported a total waste generation of 521,000 metric tonnes, of which 82.92% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Associated British Foods has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Associated British Foods reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Associated British Foods's total waste generation decreased by 17.56%, including a further 10.94% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Associated British Foods's waste recovery rate increased by 3.16%, but declined by 1.41% in 2023, potentially signaling volatility in waste treatment processes or shifting priorities in waste management.
Overall, Associated British Foods’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.
Associated British Foods’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered