Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Commonwealth Bank Waste Data Preview
In 2024, Commonwealth Bank 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 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 Commonwealth Bank's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, Commonwealth Bank generated a total of 698 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 40.11% of Commonwealth Bank's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 59.89% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Commonwealth Bank's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Commonwealth Bank's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, Commonwealth Bank reported a total waste generation of 698 metric tonnes, of which 40.11% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Commonwealth Bank is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Commonwealth Bank reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Commonwealth Bank's total waste generation decreased by 67.58%, including a further 10.63% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Commonwealth Bank's waste recovery rate declined by 25.87%, with a further 29.75% drop in 2024, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, while Commonwealth Bank has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.
Commonwealth Bank’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered