Marathon Petroleum Corp
Marathon Petroleum Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Marathon Petroleum 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 Marathon Petroleum's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Marathon Petroleum generated a total of 260,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 21.92% of Marathon Petroleum's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 77.69% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Marathon Petroleum's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Marathon Petroleum's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Marathon Petroleum reported a total waste generation of 260,000 metric tonnes, of which 21.92% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Marathon Petroleum may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has Marathon Petroleum reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Marathon Petroleum's total waste generation decreased by 38.39%, yet rose by 2.36% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.
Over the same period, Marathon Petroleum's waste recovery rate declined by 22.26%, yet improved by 39.21% in 2023, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.
Overall, Marathon Petroleum’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.
Marathon Petroleum’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Marathon Petroleum’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Marathon Petroleum generated a total of 260,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 17.31% of Marathon Petroleum'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. 82.31% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Marathon Petroleum’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Marathon Petroleum reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Marathon Petroleum's total waste generation fell by 38.39%, but rose by 2.36% in 2023 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Marathon Petroleum's total output increased by 73.9%, including a further 18.81% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Marathon Petroleum had previously reduced its waste generation, but recent increases in both volume and hazardousness suggest potential reversals or emerging operational risks that warrant further investigation.
How does Marathon Petroleum treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Marathon Petroleum reported that 45,000 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 17.31% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 48.89% 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.