Peabody Energy Corp
Peabody Energy Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Peabody 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 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 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 Peabody Energy's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Peabody Energy generated a total of 10,764,120 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.14% of Peabody Energy's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 99.86% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Peabody Energy's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Peabody Energy's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Peabody Energy reported a total waste generation of 10,764,120 metric tonnes, of which 0.14% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Peabody Energy may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has Peabody Energy reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Peabody Energy's total waste generation decreased by 15.56%, including a further 25.51% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Peabody Energy's waste recovery rate increased by 173.78%, including a 36.29% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Peabody Energy has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.
Peabody Energy’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Peabody Energy’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Peabody Energy generated a total of 10,764,120 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.04% of Peabody Energy'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.
Peabody Energy’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Peabody Energy reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Peabody Energy's total waste generation decreased by 15.56%, with an additional 25.51% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Peabody Energy's total output increased by 110.29%, including a further 150.28% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Peabody Energy's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.
How does Peabody Energy treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Peabody Energy reported that 4,029 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.04% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 43.83% 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.