South32 Ltd
South32 Waste Data Preview
In 2023, South32 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 South32's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, South32 generated a total of 18,884,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 13.43% of South32's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 86.57% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
South32's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of South32's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, South32 reported a total waste generation of 18,884,000 metric tonnes, of which 13.43% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that South32 may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has South32 reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, South32's total waste generation increased by 2.64%, but declined by 5.78% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
Over the same period, South32's waste recovery rate increased by 118.75%, including a 66.11% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, while South32 has increased waste over the long term, recent reductions in waste generation and strong improvements in recovery indicate a strategic pivot toward better waste management and more sustainable practices.
South32’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered