Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd
POWERGRID Waste Data Preview
In 2024, POWERGRID 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 POWERGRID's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, POWERGRID generated a total of 9,306 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 99.2% of POWERGRID's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.8% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
POWERGRID's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of POWERGRID's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, POWERGRID reported a total waste generation of 9,306 metric tonnes, of which 99.2% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that POWERGRID has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has POWERGRID reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2024, POWERGRID's total waste generation has decreased by 17.85%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.
Over the same period, POWERGRID's waste recovery rate remained relatively stable.
POWERGRID’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into POWERGRID’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, POWERGRID generated a total of 9,306 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 3.17% of POWERGRID'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. 71.13% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 25.7% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
POWERGRID’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How POWERGRID reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2024, POWERGRID's total waste generation has decreased by 17.85%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.
Since 2024, POWERGRID's hazardous waste generation has decreased by 50.96%, suggesting a recent shift toward safer materials, improved waste handling protocols, or stronger compliance with environmental standards.
Overall, POWERGRID has reduced both its total waste and hazardous waste in the last year, suggesting effective waste management practices and improved material sourcing.