Qantas Airways Ltd
Qantas Airways Waste Data Preview
In 2024, Qantas Airways 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 Qantas Airways's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, Qantas Airways generated a total of 22,569 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 15.48% of Qantas Airways's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 84.52% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Qantas Airways's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Qantas Airways's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, Qantas Airways reported a total waste generation of 22,569 metric tonnes, of which 15.48% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Qantas Airways may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has Qantas Airways reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Qantas Airways's total waste generation increased by 422.67%, including a 3.61% 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, Qantas Airways's waste recovery rate increased by 18.66%.
Qantas Airways’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered