National Fuel Gas Co
National Fuel Gas Waste Data Preview
In 2023, National Fuel Gas 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 National Fuel Gas's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, National Fuel Gas generated a total of 87,043 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 4.62% of National Fuel Gas's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 95.38% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
National Fuel Gas's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of National Fuel Gas's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, National Fuel Gas reported a total waste generation of 87,043 metric tonnes, of which 4.62% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that National Fuel Gas may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has National Fuel Gas reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2023, National Fuel Gas's total waste generation has decreased by 3.32%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.
Over the same period, National Fuel Gas's waste recovery rate increased by 214.43%.
National Fuel Gas’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into National Fuel Gas’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, National Fuel Gas generated a total of 87,043 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.01% of National Fuel Gas'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. 99.99% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
National Fuel Gas’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How National Fuel Gas reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2023, National Fuel Gas's total waste generation has decreased by 3.32%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.
Since 2023, National Fuel Gas's hazardous waste generation has decreased by 4.61%, suggesting a recent shift toward safer materials, improved waste handling protocols, or stronger compliance with environmental standards.
Overall, National Fuel Gas has reduced both its total waste and hazardous waste in the last year, suggesting effective waste management practices and improved material sourcing.
How does National Fuel Gas treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, National Fuel Gas reported that 8 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.01% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 17.38% 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.