Empire Company Ltd

Common Name
Empire
Country
Canada
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores
Employees
128,000
Ticker
EMP.A
Exchange
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Empire Co Ltd. is a prominent player in the Canadian retail landscape, primarily known for its food retailing operations. As the parent company of Sobeys Inc., Empire Co Ltd. oversees one of the count...

Empire Waste Data Preview

In 2024, Empire 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.

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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 Empire's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2024, Empire generated a total of 154,660 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 42% of Empire's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 58% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Empire's Waste Recovery Rate

42%

How much of Empire's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2024, Empire reported a total waste generation of 154,660 metric tonnes, of which 42% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Empire is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Empire reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2024, Empire's total waste generation has decreased by 14.75%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.

Over the same period, Empire's waste recovery rate decreased by 4.55%.

Empire’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered
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