In 2023, Macy's 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 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 | 91,092.2a | 98,689.9a | 89,373.1a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 31,918.4a | 34,586.4a | 53,996.5a | |
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, Macy's generated a total of 91,092metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 35.04% of Macy's's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 64.96% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2023, Macy's reported a total waste generation of 91,092 metric tonnes, of which 35.04% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Macy's is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2021, Macy's's total waste generation increased by 1.92%, but declined by 7.7% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.a
Over the same period, Macy's's waste recovery rate declined by 42%, and then remained stable in 2023, possibly indicating that earlier setbacks have leveled off without signs of active improvement.a
Overall, Macy's’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.