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.
Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.