In 2024, Costco Wholesale 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 | 1,765,436.8a | 1,466,270.9a | 1,433,478.9a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 1,448,606.2a | 1,180,043.2a | 1,145,299.9a | |
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, Costco Wholesale generated a total of 1,765,437metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 82.05% of Costco Wholesale's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 17.95% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, Costco Wholesale reported a total waste generation of 1,765,437 metric tonnes, of which 82.05% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Costco Wholesale has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2019, Costco Wholesale's total waste generation increased by 70.1%, including a 20.4%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, Costco Wholesale's waste recovery rate increased by 12.89%, including a 1.96% rise in 2024, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, Costco Wholesale has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2024. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.