In 2024, ConocoPhillips 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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 1,035,497a | 1,497,841a | 666,596a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 45,467a | 38,075a | 265,508a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 227,523a | 107,611a | 78,600a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 762,507a | 1,352,155a | 322,489a |
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In 2024, ConocoPhillips generated a total of 1,035,497metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 4.39% of ConocoPhillips's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 95.61% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, ConocoPhillips reported a total waste generation of 1,035,497 metric tonnes, of which 4.39% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that ConocoPhillips may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.a
Since 2020, ConocoPhillips's total waste generation increased by 250.9%, but declined by 30.87% in the year 2024, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.a
Over the same period, ConocoPhillips's waste recovery rate declined by 87.95%, yet improved by 72.73% in 2024, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.a
Overall, ConocoPhillips’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
In 2024, ConocoPhillips generated a total of 1,035,497 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 21.97% of ConocoPhillips'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.73.64% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.The remaining 4.39% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a
Since 2020, ConocoPhillips's total waste generation rose by 250.9%, but dropped by 30.87% in 2024, indicating a possible turning point driven by improved waste-reduction practices or production slowdowns.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in ConocoPhillips's total output increased by 129.93%, including a further 205.83% rise in 2024, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, while ConocoPhillips has recently reduced waste output, its hazardous waste share continues to rise, raising concerns about treatment efficiency or growing reliance on harmful materials despite short-term volume improvements.a