Axfood AB

Common Name
Axfood
Country
Sweden
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores
Employees
12,000
Ticker
AXFO
Exchange
NASDAQ STOCKHOLM AB
Description
Axfood AB is a Swedish company specializing in food retail and wholesale, playing a significant role in the Nordic grocery market. Established in 2000 and headquartered in Solna, Sweden, Axfood operat...

Axfood Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Axfood 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 type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and 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 Axfood's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Axfood generated a total of 51,975 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 75.89% of Axfood's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 23.95% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Axfood's Waste Recovery Rate

76%

How much of Axfood's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Axfood reported a total waste generation of 51,975 metric tonnes, of which 75.89% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Axfood has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Axfood reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Axfood's total waste generation decreased by 3%, yet rose by 1.07% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.

Over the same period, Axfood's waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but increased by 1.17% in 2023, hinting at early momentum toward stronger circularity practices or more robust waste treatment reporting.

Overall, Axfood’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.

Axfood’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

202120222023015 k30 k45 k60 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Axfood’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Axfood generated a total of 51,975 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 0.16% of Axfood's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 99.84% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Axfood’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Axfood reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Axfood's total waste generation fell by 3%, but rose by 1.07% in 2023 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.

Over the same period, Axfood maintained relatively stable levels of hazardous waste in the long run, but saw a 13.83% drop in 2023, potentially signaling the beginning of a positive downward trend.

Overall, Axfood's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.

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