TransAlta Corp
TransAlta Waste Data Preview
In 2023, TransAlta 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 TransAlta's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, TransAlta generated a total of 479,310 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 99.73% of TransAlta's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.27% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
TransAlta's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of TransAlta's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, TransAlta reported a total waste generation of 479,310 metric tonnes, of which 99.73% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that TransAlta has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has TransAlta reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, TransAlta's total waste generation decreased by 5.88%, yet rose by 135.04% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.
Over the same period, TransAlta's waste recovery rate increased by 118.9%, including a 2.2% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, TransAlta has reduced its waste footprint over time and continues to strengthen its recovery efforts, despite a recent uptick in waste output. This may reflect short-term operational shifts rather than a long-term reversal.
TransAlta’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into TransAlta’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, TransAlta generated a total of 479,310 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 3.55% of TransAlta'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. 96.45% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
TransAlta’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How TransAlta reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, TransAlta's total waste generation fell by 5.88%, but rose by 135.04% in 2023 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.
Over the same period, TransAlta reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 10.75%, with a further 60.08% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, TransAlta'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 TransAlta treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, TransAlta reported that 17,010 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 3.55% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (99.94%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that TransAlta has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.