Ecopetrol SA
Ecopetrol Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Ecopetrol 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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Insights into Ecopetrol's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Ecopetrol generated a total of 569,019 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 33.62% of Ecopetrol's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 66.38% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Ecopetrol's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Ecopetrol's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Ecopetrol reported a total waste generation of 569,019 metric tonnes, of which 33.62% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Ecopetrol is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Ecopetrol reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Ecopetrol's total waste generation increased by 90.86%, including a 23.95% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, Ecopetrol's waste recovery rate increased by 180.38%, including a 113.35% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Ecopetrol has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. 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.
Ecopetrol’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Ecopetrol’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Ecopetrol generated a total of 569,019 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 20.21% of Ecopetrol'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. 79.79% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Ecopetrol’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Ecopetrol reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Ecopetrol's total waste generation increased by 90.86%, including a 23.95% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, Ecopetrol reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 57.1%, with a further 50.84% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Ecopetrol is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.
How does Ecopetrol treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Ecopetrol reported that 114,990 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 20.21% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Only 9.01% of hazardous waste was recovered, meaning the vast majority was treated through disposal methods such as landfilling or incineration. This raises concerns about the environmental and health risks associated with Ecopetrol’s current hazardous waste practices.