Oersted A/S

Common Name
Oersted
Country
Denmark
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Renewable
Employees
8,661
Ticker
ORSTED
Exchange
NASDAQ COPENHAGEN A/S
Website
orsted.com
Description
Ă˜rsted A/S is a prominent energy company based in Denmark, specializing in renewable energy solutions. Its primary function is to develop, construct, and operate a variety of renewable energy projects...

Oersted Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Oersted 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 Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Oersted's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Oersted generated a total of 121 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 84.3% of Oersted's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 16% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Oersted's Waste Recovery Rate

84%

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

In 2023, Oersted reported a total waste generation of 121 metric tonnes, of which 84.3% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Oersted has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Oersted reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2023, Oersted's total waste generation has increased by 35.96%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.

Over the same period, Oersted's waste recovery rate increased by 17.08%.

Oersted’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

2022202303570105140tonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

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

In 2023, Oersted generated a total of 121 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 2.48% of Oersted'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. 97.52% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Oersted’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Oersted reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2023, Oersted's total waste generation has increased by 35.96%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.

Since 2023, Oersted's hazardous waste generation has increased by 10.33%, indicating a potential rise in the use of harmful materials, process inefficiencies, or limited hazardous waste reduction strategies..

Overall, Oersted has seen a recent increase in both total waste and hazardous waste, which may indicate growing operational pressures or insufficient controls on harmful materials.

How does Oersted treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Oersted reported that 3 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 2.48% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 33.33% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.

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

Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(14.0%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(83.5%)
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