Fresnillo PLC
Fresnillo's Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Fresnillo 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Fresnillo’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Fresnillo generated a total of 123,488,685 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 0% of Fresnillo'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. 0.01% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 99.99% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized. a
Fresnillo’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Fresnillo reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Fresnillo's total waste generation decreased by 35.57%, with an additional 24.21% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source. a
Overall, Fresnillo'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. a