In 2025, Norfolk Southern 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) | 2025 |
|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 478,817.549a |
Total Waste Recovered | 402,104.193a |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 2,953.794a |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A |
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In 2025, Norfolk Southern generated a total of 478,818metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 83.98% of Norfolk Southern's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 16.02% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Norfolk Southern reported a total waste generation of 478,818 metric tonnes, of which 83.98% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Norfolk Southern has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a