In 2023, Standard Chartered 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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In 2023, Standard Chartered generated a total of 998 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 52% of Standard Chartered's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 48% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
In 2023, Standard Chartered reported a total waste generation of 998 metric tonnes, of which 52% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Standard Chartered is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Since 2021, Standard Chartered's total waste generation decreased by 72.52%, including a further 36.65% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Standard Chartered's waste recovery rate increased by 62.5%, including a 48.57% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Standard Chartered 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.