Flughafen Zuerich AG
Flughafen Zuerich Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Flughafen Zuerich 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.
| 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 Flughafen Zuerich's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Flughafen Zuerich generated a total of 17,579 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 47.52% of Flughafen Zuerich's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 52.48% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Flughafen Zuerich's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Flughafen Zuerich's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Flughafen Zuerich reported a total waste generation of 17,579 metric tonnes, of which 47.52% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Flughafen Zuerich is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Flughafen Zuerich reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Flughafen Zuerich's total waste generation decreased by 6.85%, yet rose by 23.47% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.
Over the same period, Flughafen Zuerich's waste recovery rate increased by 5.96%, including a 12.66% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Flughafen Zuerich has reduced its waste footprint over time and continues to strengthen its recovery efforts, despite a recent uptick in waste output. This may reflect short-term operational shifts rather than a long-term reversal.
Flughafen Zuerich’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered