In 2025, 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) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 510,000a | 499,000a | 374,000a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 477,000a | 470,000a | 343,000a | |
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, Associated British Foods generated a total of 510,000metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 93.53% of Associated British Foods's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 6.47% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Associated British Foods reported a total waste generation of 510,000 metric tonnes, of which 93.53% 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.a
Since 2021, Associated British Foods's total waste generation increased by 20.28%, including a 2.2%increase in 2025, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.a
Over the same period, Associated British Foods's waste recovery rate increased by 6.6%, while holding steady in 2025, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.a
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.