In 2023, S&P Global 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, S&P Global generated a total of 344 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 68.88% of S&P Global's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 31.12% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a
In 2023, S&P Global reported a total waste generation of 344 metric tonnes, of which 68.88% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that S&P Global is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts. a
Since 2019, S&P Global's total waste generation decreased by 58.03%, including a further 39.65% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time. a
Over the same period, S&P Global's waste recovery rate increased by 6.14%, including a 35.17% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal. a
Overall, S&P Global has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.