In 2023, Legal & General Group 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 38,906a | 36,613a | 37,920a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 38,516.94a | 36,246.87a | 37,389.12a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2023, Legal & General Group generated a total of 38,906metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 99% of Legal & General Group's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 1% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2023, Legal & General Group reported a total waste generation of 38,906 metric tonnes, of which 99% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Legal & General Group has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2021, Legal & General Group's total waste generation increased by 2.6%, including a 6.26%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.a
Over the same period, Legal & General Group's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2023, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy.a
Overall, Legal & General Group's waste generation is rising, yet its recovery rates have remained stagnant. This suggests that the company’s operational growth is not being matched by parallel improvements in its waste treatment practices, potentially increasing its environmental footprint.