Korean Air Lines Co Ltd
Korean Air Lines Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Korean Air Lines 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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Insights into Korean Air Lines's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Korean Air Lines generated a total of 12,012 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 68.21% of Korean Air Lines's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 31.79% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Korean Air Lines's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Korean Air Lines's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Korean Air Lines reported a total waste generation of 12,012 metric tonnes, of which 68.21% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Korean Air Lines is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Korean Air Lines reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Korean Air Lines's total waste generation increased by 83.47%, including a 40.59% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, Korean Air Lines's waste recovery rate declined by 3.89%, with a further 5.34% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Korean Air Lines is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.
Korean Air Lines’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Korean Air Lines’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Korean Air Lines generated a total of 12,012 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 6.64% of Korean Air Lines'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. 93.36% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Korean Air Lines’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Korean Air Lines reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Korean Air Lines's total waste generation increased by 83.47%, including a 40.59% rise in 2023, 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, Korean Air Lines reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 23.66%, with a further 25.7% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Korean Air Lines is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.
How does Korean Air Lines treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Korean Air Lines reported that 797 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 6.64% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 39% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.