Sasol Ltd
Sasol Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Sasol 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.
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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 Sasol's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Sasol generated a total of 484,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 28.72% of Sasol's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 71.28% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Sasol's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Sasol's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Sasol reported a total waste generation of 484,000 metric tonnes, of which 28.72% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Sasol is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Sasol reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Sasol's total waste generation decreased by 8.33%, yet rose by 1.26% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.
Over the same period, Sasol's waste recovery rate increased by 84.92%, including a 4.79% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Sasol has reduced its waste footprint over time and continues to strengthen its recovery efforts, despite a recent uptick in waste output. This may reflect short-term operational shifts rather than a long-term reversal.
Sasol’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Sasol’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Sasol generated a total of 484,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 57.23% of Sasol'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. 42.77% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Sasol’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Sasol reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Sasol's total waste generation fell by 8.33%, but rose by 1.26% in 2023 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 9.25%, yet rose by 7.28% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.
Overall, Sasol had improved its waste performance over time, but a recent rise in both waste output and hazardousness may reflect operational volatility or a drift from previously effective strategies.