Contact Energy Ltd
Contact Energy Waste Data Preview
In 2024, Contact Energy 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 Contact Energy's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, Contact Energy generated a total of 121 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 5.7% of Contact Energy's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 94.3% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Contact Energy's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Contact Energy's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, Contact Energy reported a total waste generation of 121 metric tonnes, of which 5.7% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Contact Energy may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has Contact Energy reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2018, Contact Energy's total waste generation increased by 11.01%, including a 16.35% increase in 2024, 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, Contact Energy's waste recovery rate decreased by 8.76%.
Contact Energy’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered