Origin Energy Ltd
Origin Energy Waste Data Preview
In 2024, Origin Energy 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 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 Origin Energy's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, Origin Energy generated a total of 1,507,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 43% of Origin Energy's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 57% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Origin Energy's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Origin Energy's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, Origin Energy reported a total waste generation of 1,507,000 metric tonnes, of which 43% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Origin Energy is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Origin Energy reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2022, Origin Energy's total waste generation increased by 23.02%, including a 18.38% increase in 2024, 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, Origin Energy's waste recovery rate declined by 41.1%, with a further 12.24% drop in 2024, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Origin Energy is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.
Origin Energy’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered