Microsoft Corp
Microsoft Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Microsoft 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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Insights into Microsoft's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Microsoft generated a total of 36,392 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 67.77% of Microsoft's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 32.23% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Microsoft's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Microsoft's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Microsoft reported a total waste generation of 36,392 metric tonnes, of which 67.77% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Microsoft is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Microsoft reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Microsoft's total waste generation decreased by 10.3%, yet rose by 22.96% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.
Over the same period, Microsoft's waste recovery rate declined by 5.69%, yet improved by 16.96% in 2023, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.
Overall, Microsoft’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.
Microsoft’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Microsoft’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Microsoft generated a total of 36,392 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.54% of Microsoft'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. 99.46% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Microsoft’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Microsoft reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Microsoft's total waste generation fell by 10.3%, but rose by 22.96% in 2023 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.
Over the same period, Microsoft reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 97.7%, with a further 82% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Microsoft'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.
How does Microsoft treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Microsoft reported that 195 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.54% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (98.97%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Microsoft has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.