Norsk Hydro ASA
Norsk Hydro Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Norsk Hydro 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 Norsk Hydro's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Norsk Hydro generated a total of 716,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 76.54% of Norsk Hydro's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 23.46% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Norsk Hydro's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Norsk Hydro's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Norsk Hydro reported a total waste generation of 716,000 metric tonnes, of which 76.54% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Norsk Hydro has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Norsk Hydro reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Norsk Hydro's total waste generation increased by 43.49%, including a 1.56% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, Norsk Hydro's waste recovery rate increased by 50.36%, including a 6.22% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Norsk Hydro has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.
Norsk Hydro’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Norsk Hydro’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Norsk Hydro generated a total of 716,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 29.05% of Norsk Hydro'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. 70.81% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Norsk Hydro’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Norsk Hydro reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Norsk Hydro's total waste generation increased by 43.49%, including a 1.56% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, Norsk Hydro reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 36.7%, with a further 2.94% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Norsk Hydro is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.
How does Norsk Hydro treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Norsk Hydro reported that 208,000 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 29.05% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (78.37%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Norsk Hydro has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.