Engie SA

Common Name
Engie
Country
France
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Diversified
Employees
97,000
Ticker
ENGI
Exchange
EURONEXT
Description
Engie S.A. is a global energy company primarily engaged in electricity generation, distribution, and natural gas supply. As a multinational utility provider, Engie focuses on producing low-carbon ener...

Engie Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Engie 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 Engie's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Engie generated a total of 1,412,816 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 44.76% of Engie's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 55.24% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Engie's Waste Recovery Rate

45%

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

In 2023, Engie reported a total waste generation of 1,412,816 metric tonnes, of which 44.76% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Engie is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Engie reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Engie's total waste generation decreased by 73.51%, including a further 46.75% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, Engie's waste recovery rate declined by 1.55%, yet improved by 1.5% in 2023, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.

Overall, Engie’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.

Engie’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Engie’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Engie generated a total of 1,412,816 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 2.36% of Engie'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. 97.64% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Engie’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Engie reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Engie's total waste generation decreased by 73.51%, with an additional 46.75% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Engie's total output increased by 224.46%, including a further 120.15% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.

Overall, Engie's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.

How does Engie treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Engie reported that 33,334 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 2.36% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 19.61% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.

Breakdown of Engie's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(53.3%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(44.3%)
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