SSE PLC
SSE Waste Data Preview
In 2024, SSE 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.
| 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 SSE's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, SSE generated a total of 16,108 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 25.47% of SSE's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 74.53% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
SSE's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of SSE's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, SSE reported a total waste generation of 16,108 metric tonnes, of which 25.47% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that SSE is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has SSE reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2022, SSE's total waste generation increased by 27.11%, including a 19.29% increase in 2024, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, SSE's waste recovery rate increased by 5.98%, but declined by 9.82% in 2024, potentially signaling volatility in waste treatment processes or shifting priorities in waste management.
Overall, SSE’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
SSE’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into SSE’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, SSE generated a total of 16,108 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 1.58% of SSE'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. 98.42% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
SSE’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How SSE reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2022, SSE's total waste generation increased by 27.11%, including a 19.29% rise in 2024, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in SSE's total output increased by 26.17%, including a further 7.96% rise in 2024, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, SSE has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies.