In 2023, Manila Water 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 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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In 2023, Manila Water generated a total of 20,234metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 90.62% of Manila Water's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 9.84% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2023, Manila Water reported a total waste generation of 20,234 metric tonnes, of which 90.62% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Manila Water has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2021, Manila Water's total waste generation decreased by 35.6%, including a further 38.3% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Manila Water's waste recovery rate declined by 6.99%, with a further 4.81% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a
Overall, while Manila Water has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.
In 2023, Manila Water generated a total of 20,234 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 2.34% of Manila Water'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.97.66% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2021, Manila Water's total waste generation decreased by 35.6%, with an additional 38.3% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Manila Water's total output increased by 1,061.48%, including a further 427.63% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, Manila Water'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.a
In 2023, Manila Water reported that 473 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 2.34% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (90.95%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Manila Water has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a