Iren SpA
Iren Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Iren 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 Iren's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Iren generated a total of 770,047 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 64.49% of Iren's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 35.51% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Iren's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Iren's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Iren reported a total waste generation of 770,047 metric tonnes, of which 64.49% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Iren is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Iren reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Iren's total waste generation increased by 11.5%, including a 9.16% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, Iren's waste recovery rate increased by 24.9%, including a 4.16% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Iren has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.
Iren’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Iren’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Iren generated a total of 770,047 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 6.5% of Iren'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. 93.51% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Iren’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Iren reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Iren's total waste generation increased by 11.5%, including a 9.16% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, Iren reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 9.03%, with a further 9.78% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Iren is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.
How does Iren treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Iren reported that 50,041 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 6.5% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (50.12%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Iren has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.