In 2023, 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 8,619a | 8,819a | 7,303a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 4,223.31a | 4,233.12a | 3,797.56a | |
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 2023, COPT Defense Properties generated a total of 8,619metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 49% of COPT Defense Properties's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 51% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2023, COPT Defense Properties reported a total waste generation of 8,619 metric tonnes, of which 49% 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 2020, COPT Defense Properties's total waste generation increased by 72.66%, but declined by 2.27% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.ab
Over the same period, COPT Defense Properties's waste recovery rate declined by 9.26%, yet improved by 2.08% in 2023, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.ab
Overall, COPT Defense Properties’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.