BP PLC
BP Waste Data Preview
In 2023, BP 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 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 BP's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, BP generated a total of 494,600 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 51.07% of BP's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 48.93% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
BP's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of BP's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, BP reported a total waste generation of 494,600 metric tonnes, of which 51.07% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that BP is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has BP reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, BP's total waste generation decreased by 21.95%, including a further 9.55% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, BP's waste recovery rate increased by 23.15%, including a 15.35% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, BP has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.
BP’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into BP’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, BP generated a total of 494,600 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 35.79% of BP'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. 64.21% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
BP’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How BP reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, BP's total waste generation decreased by 21.95%, with an additional 9.55% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in BP's total output increased by 59.03%, including a further 27.4% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, BP'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.
How does BP treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, BP reported that 177,000 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 35.79% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 49.55% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.