Thungela Resources Ltd
Thungela Resources Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Thungela Resources 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 Thungela Resources's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Thungela Resources generated a total of 3,822 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 39.01% of Thungela Resources's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 60.99% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Thungela Resources's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Thungela Resources's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Thungela Resources reported a total waste generation of 3,822 metric tonnes, of which 39.01% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Thungela Resources is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Thungela Resources reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Thungela Resources's total waste generation increased by 71.54%, including a 11.79% 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.
Over the same period, Thungela Resources's waste recovery rate decreased by 13.39%.
Thungela Resources’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Thungela Resources’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Thungela Resources generated a total of 3,822 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 23.26% of Thungela Resources'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. 76.74% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Thungela Resources’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Thungela Resources reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Thungela Resources's total waste generation increased by 71.54%, including a 11.79% rise in 2023, 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 decreased by 44.34%, yet rose by 2.48% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.
Overall, Thungela Resources'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.