Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio
CBA Waste Data Preview
In 2023, CBA 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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Insights into CBA's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, CBA generated a total of 2,679,358 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 3.14% of CBA's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 48.71% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 48.15% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
CBA's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of CBA's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, CBA reported a total waste generation of 2,679,358 metric tonnes, of which 3.14% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that CBA may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has CBA reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, CBA's total waste generation increased by 9.66%, but declined by 17.01% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
CBA’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into CBA’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, CBA generated a total of 2,679,358 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.28% of CBA'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. 52.1% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 47.62% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
CBA’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How CBA reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, CBA's total waste generation increased by 9.66%, including a 17.01% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, CBA reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 30.01%, with a further 13.44% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, CBA has increased waste over time but is now demonstrating meaningful progress in both reducing waste generation and lowering its hazardous content, potentially signaling a turning point toward sustainability.