In 2023, MDU Resources 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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In 2023, MDU Resources Group generated a total of 0 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 19.35% of MDU Resources Group's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 80.65% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
In 2023, MDU Resources Group reported a total waste generation of 0 metric tonnes, of which 19.35% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that MDU Resources Group may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Since 2021, MDU Resources Group's total waste generation decreased by 94.2%, including a further 96.64% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, MDU Resources Group's waste recovery rate increased by 21.21%, including a 11.51% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, MDU Resources Group has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.