Southern Copper Corp
Southern Copper Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Southern Copper 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 |
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Insights into Southern Copper's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Southern Copper generated a total of 407,691 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 82.31% of Southern Copper's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 17.69% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Southern Copper's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Southern Copper's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Southern Copper reported a total waste generation of 407,691 metric tonnes, of which 82.31% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Southern Copper has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Southern Copper reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Southern Copper's total waste generation decreased by 99.92%, including a further 99.94% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Southern Copper's waste recovery rate increased by 6,781,512.39%, including a 7,969,026.88% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Southern Copper 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.
Southern Copper’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Southern Copper’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Southern Copper generated a total of 407,691 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 49.84% of Southern Copper'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. 50.16% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Southern Copper’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Southern Copper reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Southern Copper's total waste generation decreased by 99.92%, with an additional 99.94% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Southern Copper's total output increased by 60,122,082.46%, including a further 59,282,250.51% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Southern Copper's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.
How does Southern Copper treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Southern Copper reported that 203,179 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 49.84% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (82.58%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Southern Copper has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.