Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
Indian Oil Waste Data Preview
In 2024, Indian Oil 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.
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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 Indian Oil's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, Indian Oil generated a total of 491,382 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 99.53% of Indian Oil's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.47% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Indian Oil's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Indian Oil's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, Indian Oil reported a total waste generation of 491,382 metric tonnes, of which 99.53% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Indian Oil has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Indian Oil reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2022, Indian Oil's total waste generation decreased by 5.91%, including a further 1.77% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Indian Oil's waste recovery rate increased by 2.43%, including a 2.6% rise in 2024, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Indian Oil 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.
Indian Oil’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Indian Oil’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, Indian Oil generated a total of 491,382 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 95.97% of Indian Oil'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. 4.03% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Indian Oil’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Indian Oil reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2022, Indian Oil's total waste generation decreased by 5.91%, with an additional 1.77% decline in 2024, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste remained relatively flat but increased by 1.83% in 2024, which may indicate a recent uptick in high-risk waste production, potentially linked to material sourcing or product mix.
Overall, Indian Oil'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 Indian Oil treat its hazardous waste?
In 2024, Indian Oil reported that 471,573 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 95.97% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (99.51%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Indian Oil has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.