China Yangtze Power Co Ltd

Common Name
China Yangtze Power
Country
China (Mainland)
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Renewable
Employees
7,937
Ticker
600900
Exchange
SHANGHAI STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
China Yangtze Power Co., Ltd. is a prominent electricity utility company engaged in the generation and distribution of power primarily through hydroelectric plants. It is one of the largest hydropower...

China Yangtze Power Waste Data Preview

In 2023, China Yangtze Power 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 Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into China Yangtze Power’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, China Yangtze Power generated a total of 5,880 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 6.46% of China Yangtze Power'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. 93.54% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

China Yangtze Power’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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

How China Yangtze Power reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, China Yangtze Power's total waste generation increased by 12.86%, including a 10.23% 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, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 17.88%, yet rose by 69.32% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.

Overall, China Yangtze Power'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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