In 2023, Pearson 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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In 2023, Pearson generated a total of 680 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 23.9% of Pearson's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 76.1% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a
In 2023, Pearson reported a total waste generation of 680 metric tonnes, of which 23.9% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Pearson may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives. a
Since 2023, Pearson's total waste generation has decreased by 47.61%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies. a
Over the same period, Pearson's waste recovery rate increased by 35.03%. a