China Airlines Ltd
China Airlines Waste Data Preview
In 2023, China Airlines 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 | 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 China Airlines's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, China Airlines generated a total of 4,553 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 21.37% of China Airlines's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 62.75% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 15.88% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
China Airlines's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of China Airlines's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, China Airlines reported a total waste generation of 4,553 metric tonnes, of which 21.37% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that China Airlines may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has China Airlines reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, China Airlines's total waste generation increased by 217.73%, including a 94.08% 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, China Airlines's waste recovery rate declined by 39.6%, with a further 19.4% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, China Airlines 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.
China Airlines’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into China Airlines’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, China Airlines generated a total of 4,553 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 21.63% of China Airlines'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. 78.37% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
China Airlines’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How China Airlines reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, China Airlines's total waste generation increased by 217.73%, including a 94.08% 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, China Airlines reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 40.38%, with a further 20.2% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, China Airlines is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.
How does China Airlines treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, China Airlines reported that 985 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 21.63% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 25.38% 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.