Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)
Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) 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 |
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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 Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) generated a total of 37,855 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 57.29% of Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 37.57% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 5.13% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) reported a total waste generation of 37,855 metric tonnes, of which 57.29% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s total waste generation decreased by 10.87%, including a further 10.58% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s waste recovery rate increased by 59.04%, including a 1.27% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) 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.
Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) generated a total of 37,855 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 18.89% of Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'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. 81.11% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s total waste generation decreased by 10.87%, with an additional 10.58% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste increased by 112.98%, while holding steady in 2023, pointing to potential stagnation in efforts to reduce harmful waste types after a period of worsening performance.
Overall, Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'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 Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) reported that 7,149 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 18.89% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (64.66%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.