RWE AG
RWE Waste Data Preview
In 2023, RWE 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 RWE's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, RWE generated a total of 1,245,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 51.24% of RWE's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 48.76% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
RWE's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of RWE's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, RWE reported a total waste generation of 1,245,000 metric tonnes, of which 51.24% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that RWE is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has RWE reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, RWE's total waste generation decreased by 5.75%, including a further 11.7% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, RWE's waste recovery rate declined by 8.15%, with a further 4.8% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, while RWE has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.
RWE’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into RWE’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, RWE generated a total of 1,245,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 4.02% of RWE'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. 95.98% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
RWE’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How RWE reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, RWE's total waste generation decreased by 5.75%, with an additional 11.7% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, RWE reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 1.76%, with a further 22.43% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, RWE has made consistent and substantial progress in reducing both the quantity and the danger of its waste, highlighting a strong, well-executed waste strategy focused on minimizing environmental impact.
How does RWE treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, RWE reported that 50,000 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 4.02% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (58%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that RWE has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.