Astral Foods Ltd

Common Name
Astral Foods
Country
South Africa
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Farm Products
Employees
9,238
Ticker
ARL
Exchange
JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Astral Foods Ltd. is a leading integrated poultry producer in South Africa. The company's primary function is to engage in the production, processing, marketing, and distribution of a variety of poult...

Astral Foods Waste Data Preview

In 2024, Astral 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.

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Total Waste Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Astral Foods's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2024, Astral Foods generated a total of 75,047 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 81.11% of Astral Foods's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 6.54% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 12.34% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.

Astral Foods's Waste Recovery Rate

81%

How much of Astral Foods's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2024, Astral Foods reported a total waste generation of 75,047 metric tonnes, of which 81.11% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Astral Foods has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Astral Foods reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2020, Astral Foods's total waste generation increased by 252.13%, but declined by 3.82% in the year 2024, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.

Over the same period, Astral Foods's waste recovery rate increased by 511.06%, including a 59.92% rise in 2024, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, while Astral Foods has increased waste over the long term, recent reductions in waste generation and strong improvements in recovery indicate a strategic pivot toward better waste management and more sustainable practices.

Astral Foods’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered
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