CESC Ltd

Common Name
CESC
Country
India
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Employees
6,087
Ticker
CESC
Exchange
NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA
Description
CESC Ltd. is an integrated energy utility company that plays a vital role in the electricity sector. It primarily focuses on generating and distributing electricity across specific regions in India. C...

CESC Waste Data Preview

In 2024, CESC 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 Generated
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Insights into CESC's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2024, CESC generated a total of 497 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 46.17% of CESC's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 19.99% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 33.84% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.

CESC's Waste Recovery Rate

46%

How much of CESC's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2024, CESC reported a total waste generation of 497 metric tonnes, of which 46.17% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that CESC is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has CESC reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2024, CESC's total waste generation has increased by 75.62%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.

Over the same period, CESC's waste recovery rate decreased by 45.35%.

CESC’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into CESC’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2024, CESC generated a total of 497 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 32.38% of CESC'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. 14.28% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 53.35% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.

CESC’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How CESC reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2024, CESC's total waste generation has increased by 75.62%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.

Since 2024, CESC's hazardous waste generation has increased by 36.8%, indicating a potential rise in the use of harmful materials, process inefficiencies, or limited hazardous waste reduction strategies..

Overall, CESC'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.

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