In 2023, Severn Trent 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 | 2020-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 397,266a | 306,286a | 264,284a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 364,094a | 275,658a | 229,219a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2023, Severn Trent generated a total of 397,266metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 91.65% of Severn Trent's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 8.35% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2023, Severn Trent reported a total waste generation of 397,266 metric tonnes, of which 91.65% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Severn Trent has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2021, Severn Trent's total waste generation increased by 50.32%, including a 29.7%increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.a
Over the same period, Severn Trent's waste recovery rate increased by 5.67%, including a 1.83% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, Severn Trent has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.