OMV AG
OMV Waste Data Preview
In 2023, OMV 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 OMV's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, OMV generated a total of 853,937 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 74.14% of OMV's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 25.83% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
OMV's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of OMV's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, OMV reported a total waste generation of 853,937 metric tonnes, of which 74.14% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that OMV is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has OMV reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, OMV's total waste generation decreased by 32.63%, including a further 1.34% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, OMV's waste recovery rate increased by 17.73%.
OMV’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into OMV’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, OMV generated a total of 853,937 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 31.8% of OMV'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. 68.2% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
OMV’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How OMV reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, OMV's total waste generation decreased by 32.63%, with an additional 1.34% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, OMV reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 35.1%, with a further 18.98% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, OMV 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.
How does OMV treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, OMV reported that 271,518 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 31.8% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (65.41%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that OMV has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.