In 2024, Fifth Third Bancorp 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 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 11,927a | 15,060a | 11,065a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 7,007a | 9,908a | 6,392a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 4,306a | 4,409a | 4,355a |
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In 2024, Fifth Third Bancorp generated a total of 11,927metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 58.75% of Fifth Third Bancorp's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 41.25% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, Fifth Third Bancorp reported a total waste generation of 11,927 metric tonnes, of which 58.75% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Fifth Third Bancorp is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2021, Fifth Third Bancorp's total waste generation decreased by 22.46%, including a further 20.8% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Fifth Third Bancorp's waste recovery rate declined by 7.44%, with a further 10.7% drop in 2024, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a
Overall, while Fifth Third Bancorp has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.