CenterPoint Energy Inc
CenterPoint Energy Waste Data Preview
In 2023, CenterPoint Energy 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 CenterPoint Energy's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, CenterPoint Energy generated a total of 1,387,039 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 33.2% of CenterPoint Energy's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 66.8% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
CenterPoint Energy's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of CenterPoint Energy's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, CenterPoint Energy reported a total waste generation of 1,387,039 metric tonnes, of which 33.2% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that CenterPoint Energy is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has CenterPoint Energy reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, CenterPoint Energy's total waste generation increased by 302.9%, including a 44.73% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, CenterPoint Energy's waste recovery rate declined by 63.51%, with a further 18.97% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, CenterPoint Energy is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.
CenterPoint Energy’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into CenterPoint Energy’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, CenterPoint Energy generated a total of 1,387,039 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.21% of CenterPoint Energy'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. 10.39% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 89.4% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
CenterPoint Energy’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How CenterPoint Energy reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, CenterPoint Energy's total waste generation increased by 302.9%, including a 44.73% 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, CenterPoint Energy saw a long-term increase of 422.31% in hazardous waste share, but a 41.62% reduction in 2023, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.
Overall, CenterPoint Energy'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 CenterPoint Energy treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, CenterPoint Energy reported that 2,904 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.21% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (98.17%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that CenterPoint Energy has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.