Nutrien Ltd
Nutrien Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Nutrien 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 Nutrien's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Nutrien generated a total of 28,174,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.15% of Nutrien's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 100% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Nutrien's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Nutrien's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Nutrien reported a total waste generation of 28,174,000 metric tonnes, of which 0.15% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Nutrien may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has Nutrien reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Nutrien's total waste generation increased by 7.82%, including a 3.96% 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, Nutrien's waste recovery rate increased by 8.64%, including a 12.68% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Nutrien 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.
Nutrien’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Nutrien’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Nutrien generated a total of 28,174,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.04% of Nutrien'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. 99.96% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Nutrien’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Nutrien reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Nutrien's total waste generation increased by 7.82%, including a 3.96% 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, the share of hazardous waste in Nutrien's total output increased by 32.49%, including a further 220.63% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Nutrien has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies.