In 2023, Power Corporation of Canada 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 17,977a | 10,054a | 8,632a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 15,100a | 7,005a | 6,026a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 2,878a | 3,049a | 2,606a |
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In 2023, Power Corporation of Canada generated a total of 17,977metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 84% of Power Corporation of Canada's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 16.01% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2023, Power Corporation of Canada reported a total waste generation of 17,977 metric tonnes, of which 84% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Power Corporation of Canada has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2020, Power Corporation of Canada's total waste generation increased by 95.89%, including a 78.8%increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.a
Over the same period, Power Corporation of Canada's waste recovery rate increased by 16.72%, including a 20.56% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, Power Corporation of Canada has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.