In 2021, Tongaat Hulett 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) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 330,853a | 407,675a | 366,382a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 322,986a | 397,829a | 356,712a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 7,681a | 9,606a | 9,371a |
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In 2021, Tongaat Hulett generated a total of 330,853metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 97.62% of Tongaat Hulett's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 2.38% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2021, Tongaat Hulett reported a total waste generation of 330,853 metric tonnes, of which 97.62% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Tongaat Hulett has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2019, Tongaat Hulett's total waste generation decreased by 9.7%, including a further 18.84% drop in 2021, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Tongaat Hulett's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2021, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy.a
Overall, Tongaat Hulett’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.