Downer EDI Ltd

Common Name
Downer EDI
Country
Australia
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Engineering & Construction
Employees
26,000
Ticker
DOW
Exchange
ASX
Description
Downer EDI Limited is a leading integrated services company that designs, builds, and sustains assets, infrastructure, and facilities. Operating primarily in Australia and New Zealand, the company is ...

Downer EDI Waste Data Preview

In 2024, Downer EDI 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 type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.

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Total Waste Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Downer EDI's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2024, Downer EDI generated a total of 18,800 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 14.36% of Downer EDI's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 85.64% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Downer EDI's Waste Recovery Rate

14%

How much of Downer EDI's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2024, Downer EDI reported a total waste generation of 18,800 metric tonnes, of which 14.36% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Downer EDI may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.

Has Downer EDI reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2024, Downer EDI's total waste generation has decreased by 30.88%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.

Over the same period, Downer EDI's waste recovery rate decreased by 41.7%.

Downer EDI’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

2023202407 k14 k21 k28 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Downer EDI’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2024, Downer EDI generated a total of 18,800 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 7.45% of Downer EDI's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 92.55% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Downer EDI’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

2023202407 k14 k21 k28 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Downer EDI reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2024, Downer EDI's total waste generation has decreased by 30.88%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.

Since 2024, Downer EDI's hazardous waste generation has decreased by 18.98%, suggesting a recent shift toward safer materials, improved waste handling protocols, or stronger compliance with environmental standards.

Overall, Downer EDI has reduced both its total waste and hazardous waste in the last year, suggesting effective waste management practices and improved material sourcing.

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