In 2024, COPT Defense Properties 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 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 26,488a | 8,619a | 8,819a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 11,389.84a | 4,223.31a | 4,233.12a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2024, COPT Defense Properties generated a total of 26,488metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 43% of COPT Defense Properties's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 57% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, COPT Defense Properties reported a total waste generation of 26,488 metric tonnes, of which 43% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that COPT Defense Properties is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2022, COPT Defense Properties's total waste generation increased by 200.35%, including a 207.32%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.a
Over the same period, COPT Defense Properties's waste recovery rate declined by 10.42%, with a further 12.24% drop in 2024, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a
Overall, COPT Defense Properties is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.