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Nufarm Ltd

Common Name
Nufarm
Country
Australia
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Agricultural Inputs
Employees
3,068
Ticker
NUF
Exchange
ASX
Description
Nufarm Limited is an agricultural chemical company specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of crop protection products. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Melbourne, Nufarm operates g...

Nufarm's Waste Data Preview

In 2025, 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.

Metric (tonnes)2025202420232022-2019
Total Waste Generated
21,023a
22,972a
23,000a
Total Waste Recovered
2,102a
2,277a
N/A
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
15,552a
18,629a
17,000a
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
3,900a
3,007a
N/A
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a. Nufarm's ESG Report 2025

Insights into Nufarm's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2025, Nufarm generated a total of 21,023metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 10% of Nufarm's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 90% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

Nufarm's Waste Recovery Rate

10%

How much of Nufarm's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2025, Nufarm reported a total waste generation of 21,023 metric tonnes, of which 10% 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.a

Has Nufarm reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2020, Nufarm's total waste generation decreased by 15.91%, including a further 8.48% drop in 2025, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a

Over the same period, Nufarm's waste recovery rate remained relatively stable.a

Nufarm’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

2024202506 k12 k18 k24 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Nufarm’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2025, Nufarm generated a total of 21,023 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 73.98% 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.26.02% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a

Nufarm’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

20202021202220232024202506.5 k13 k19.5 k26 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Nufarm reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2020, Nufarm's total waste generation decreased by 15.91%, with an additional 8.48% decline in 2025, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a

Over the same period, Nufarm reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 5.64%, with a further 8.78% decline in 2025, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.a

Overall, Nufarm has made consistent and substantial progress in reducing both the quantity and the danger of its waste, highlighting a strong, well-executed waste strategy focused on minimizing environmental impact.a

How does Nufarm treat its hazardous waste?

In 2025, Nufarm reported that 15,552 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 73.98% of its overall waste generation.a

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Only 3.41% 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.a

Breakdown of Nufarm's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteDisposed(71.5%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(18.6%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(7.5%)
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