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Fortum Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Fortum 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 Fortum's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Fortum generated a total of 160,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 87.88% of Fortum's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 11% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 1.12% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Fortum's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Fortum's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Fortum reported a total waste generation of 160,000 metric tonnes, of which 87.88% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Fortum has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Fortum reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Fortum's total waste generation decreased by 69.6%, including a further 20% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Fortum's waste recovery rate increased by 42.59%, including a 3.26% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Fortum has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.
Fortum’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Fortum’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Fortum generated a total of 160,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.25% of Fortum'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. 25.25% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 74.5% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Fortum’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Fortum reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Fortum's total waste generation decreased by 69.6%, with an additional 20% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Fortum reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 40.18%, with a further 66.67% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Fortum has made consistent and substantial progress in reducing both the quantity and the danger of its waste, highlighting a strong, well-executed waste strategy focused on minimizing environmental impact.
How does Fortum treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Fortum reported that 400 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.25% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (75%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Fortum has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.