Korea Electric Power Corp
Korea Electric Power Waste Data Preview
In 2022, Korea Electric Power 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) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Verified Sources Behind Korea Electric Power’s Waste Management Data
Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore Korea Electric Power’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.
Insights into Korea Electric Power's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2022, Korea Electric Power generated a total of 17,637,646 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 50.22% of Korea Electric Power's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 49.78% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a
Korea Electric Power's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Korea Electric Power's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2022, Korea Electric Power reported a total waste generation of 17,637,646 metric tonnes, of which 50.22% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Korea Electric Power is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts. a
Has Korea Electric Power reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Korea Electric Power's total waste generation increased by 1.44%, but declined by 1.41% in the year 2022, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies. a
Over the same period, Korea Electric Power's waste recovery rate declined by 16.84%, with a further 16.52% drop in 2022, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies. a
Overall, Korea Electric Power has historically generated more waste, and although the most recent figures show a drop in output, declining recovery rates suggest that the company’s waste management systems may be weakening or under-resourced.
Korea Electric Power’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Korea Electric Power’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2022, Korea Electric Power generated a total of 17,637,646 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 73.19% of Korea Electric Power'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. 26.81% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. a
Korea Electric Power’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Korea Electric Power reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Korea Electric Power's total waste generation increased by 1.44%, including a 1.41% rise in 2022, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems. a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Korea Electric Power's total output increased by 9.8%, including a further 10.88% rise in 2022, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks. a
Overall, while Korea Electric Power 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
How does Korea Electric Power treat its hazardous waste?
In 2022, Korea Electric Power reported that 12,909,140 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 73.19% of its overall waste generation. a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority ( 57.88%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Korea Electric Power has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams. a