In 2024, JSW Steel 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 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 15,211,308a | 28,828,522.18a | 13,280,050a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 15,076,412a | 14,381,620.6a | N/A | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 141,000a | 136,250a | 122,900a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2024, JSW Steel generated a total of 15,211,308metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 99.11% of JSW Steel's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.02% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, JSW Steel reported a total waste generation of 15,211,308 metric tonnes, of which 99.11% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that JSW Steel has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2021, JSW Steel's total waste generation increased by 26.21%, but declined by 47.24% in the year 2024, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.a
Over the same period, JSW Steel's waste recovery rate increased by 98.68%.a
In 2024, JSW Steel generated a total of 15,211,308 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 0.93% of JSW Steel'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.99.07% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2021, JSW Steel's total waste generation rose by 26.21%, but dropped by 47.24% in 2024, indicating a possible turning point driven by improved waste-reduction practices or production slowdowns.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in JSW Steel's total output increased by 32.03%, including a further 96.13% rise in 2024, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, while JSW Steel has recently reduced waste output, its hazardous waste share continues to rise, raising concerns about treatment efficiency or growing reliance on harmful materials despite short-term volume improvements.a