JSW Steel Ltd
JSW Steel Waste Data Preview
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 - 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 JSW Steel's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, JSW Steel generated a total of 15,211,308 metric tonnes of waste.
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.
JSW Steel's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of JSW Steel's waste is recycled or recovered?
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.
Has JSW Steel reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
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.
Over the same period, JSW Steel's waste recovery rate increased by 98.68%.
JSW Steel’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into JSW Steel’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, JSW Steel generated a total of 15,211,308 metric tonnes of waste.
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.
JSW Steel’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How JSW Steel reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, JSW Steel's total waste generation increased by 26.21%, including a 47.24% rise in 2024, 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, 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.
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.