Hochtief AG
Hochtief Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Hochtief 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 Hochtief's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Hochtief generated a total of 9,706,929 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 88.18% of Hochtief's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 11.82% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Hochtief's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Hochtief's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Hochtief reported a total waste generation of 9,706,929 metric tonnes, of which 88.18% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Hochtief has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Hochtief reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Hochtief's total waste generation remained relatively flat, but fell by 11.27% in 2023 , which may reflect the beginning of a downward trend in material intensity or waste generation.
Over the same period, Hochtief's waste recovery rate increased by 12.47%, while holding steady in 2023, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.
Overall, Hochtief’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
Hochtief’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Hochtief’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Hochtief generated a total of 9,706,929 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 1.69% of Hochtief'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. 98.31% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Hochtief’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Hochtief reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Hochtief's total waste generation remained largely unchanged, but decreased by 11.27% in 2023 , which could signal the early stages of a reduction strategy.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Hochtief's total output increased by 97.19%, including a further 39.41% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Hochtief'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.
How does Hochtief treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Hochtief reported that 163,684 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 1.69% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Only 0.73% of hazardous waste was recovered, meaning the vast majority was treated through disposal methods such as landfilling or incineration. This raises concerns about the environmental and health risks associated with Hochtief’s current hazardous waste practices.