Nufarm Ltd
Nufarm Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Nufarm 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.
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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 Nufarm's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Nufarm generated a total of 22,455 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 13.62% of Nufarm's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 86.38% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Nufarm's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Nufarm's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Nufarm reported a total waste generation of 22,455 metric tonnes, of which 13.62% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Nufarm may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has Nufarm reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Nufarm's total waste generation decreased by 13.42%, yet rose by 6.5% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.
Over the same period, Nufarm's waste recovery rate declined by 40.17%, with a further 10.58% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Nufarm had been making progress in reducing waste, but recent increases in waste and simultaneous drops in recovery point to emerging risks or disruptions in waste management strategy.
Nufarm’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Nufarm’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Nufarm generated a total of 22,455 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 77.27% of Nufarm'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. 22.73% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Nufarm’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Nufarm reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Nufarm's total waste generation fell by 13.42%, but rose by 6.5% in 2023 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.
Over the same period, Nufarm saw a long-term increase of 7.5% in hazardous waste share, but a 4.03% reduction in 2023, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.
Overall, Nufarm'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 Nufarm treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Nufarm reported that 17,350 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 77.27% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Only 6.2% of hazardous waste was recovered, meaning the vast majority was treated through disposal methods such as landfilling or incineration. This raises concerns about the environmental and health risks associated with Nufarm’s current hazardous waste practices.