Cameco Corp
Cameco Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Cameco 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 Cameco's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Cameco generated a total of 4,143 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 53.51% of Cameco's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 46.49% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Cameco's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Cameco's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Cameco reported a total waste generation of 4,143 metric tonnes, of which 53.51% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Cameco is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Cameco reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Cameco's total waste generation decreased by 19.27%, including a further 8.04% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Cameco's waste recovery rate declined by 2.96%, yet improved by 12.6% in 2023, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.
Overall, Cameco’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.
Cameco’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Cameco’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Cameco generated a total of 4,143 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 11.92% of Cameco'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. 42.24% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. In addition, 45.84% of the total waste was reported as radioactive, requiring specialized handling and long-term containment due to its potential radiological risks. The remaining 45.84% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Cameco’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Radioactive Waste Generated
How Cameco reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Cameco's total waste generation decreased by 19.27%, with an additional 8.04% 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 Cameco's total output increased by 109.56%, including a further 188.8% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Cameco'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 Cameco treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Cameco reported that 494 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 11.92% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 28.14% 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.