Kingfisher PLC

Common Name
Kingfisher
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Home Improvement Retail
Employees
73,178
Ticker
KGF
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Kingfisher plc is a prominent multinational corporation headquartered in London, specializing in home improvement retailing. As the owner of several well-known brands, including B&Q, Castorama, Brico ...

Kingfisher Waste Data Preview

In 2024, Kingfisher 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 Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Kingfisher's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2024, Kingfisher generated a total of 174,343 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 68.83% of Kingfisher's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 31.55% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Kingfisher's Waste Recovery Rate

69%

How much of Kingfisher's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2024, Kingfisher reported a total waste generation of 174,343 metric tonnes, of which 68.83% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Kingfisher is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Kingfisher reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2018, Kingfisher's total waste generation decreased by 15.78%, including a further 9.67% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, Kingfisher's waste recovery rate declined by 9.25%, yet improved by 3.78% in 2024, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.

Overall, Kingfisher’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.

Kingfisher’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024055 k110 k165 k220 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered
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