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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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In 2024, Contact Energy generated a total of 121metric tonnes of waste.a
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.a
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.a
Since 2019, Contact Energy's total waste generation decreased by 4.04%, yet rose by 16.35% in 2024, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.a
Over the same period, Contact Energy's waste recovery rate increased by 111.49%, but declined by 8.76% in 2024, potentially signaling volatility in waste treatment processes or shifting priorities in waste management.a
Overall, Contact Energy’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.