In 2023, Brookfield Renewable 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.
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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In 2023, Brookfield Renewable generated a total of 21,713 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 30.1% of Brookfield Renewable's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 4.73% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 65.17% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
In 2023, Brookfield Renewable reported a total waste generation of 21,713 metric tonnes, of which 30.1% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Brookfield Renewable is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Since 2023, Brookfield Renewable's total waste generation has decreased by 13.28%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.
Over the same period, Brookfield Renewable's waste recovery rate increased by 37.72%.
In 2023, Brookfield Renewable generated a total of 21,713 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 65.17% of Brookfield Renewable'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. 34.83% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Since 2023, Brookfield Renewable's total waste generation has decreased by 13.28%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.
Overall, Brookfield Renewable'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.