Exxon Mobil Corp
Exxon Mobil Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Exxon Mobil 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 Exxon Mobil's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Exxon Mobil generated a total of 2,400,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 25% of Exxon Mobil's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 83.33% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Exxon Mobil's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Exxon Mobil's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Exxon Mobil reported a total waste generation of 2,400,000 metric tonnes, of which 25% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Exxon Mobil is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Exxon Mobil reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Exxon Mobil's total waste generation decreased by 46.67%, yet rose by 50% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.
Over the same period, Exxon Mobil's waste recovery rate declined by 19.64%, with a further 33.33% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Exxon Mobil had been making progress in reducing waste, but recent increases in waste and simultaneous drops in recovery point to emerging risks or disruptions in waste management strategy.
Exxon Mobil’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Exxon Mobil’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Exxon Mobil generated a total of 2,400,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 45.83% of Exxon Mobil'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. 54.17% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Exxon Mobil’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Exxon Mobil reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Exxon Mobil's total waste generation fell by 46.67%, but rose by 50% in 2023 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Exxon Mobil's total output increased by 8.55%, including a further 46.67% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Exxon Mobil had previously reduced its waste generation, but recent increases in both volume and hazardousness suggest potential reversals or emerging operational risks that warrant further investigation.
How does Exxon Mobil treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Exxon Mobil reported that 1,100,000 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 45.83% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 27.27% 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.