Union Pacific Corp
Union Pacific Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Union Pacific 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 Union Pacific's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Union Pacific generated a total of 1,494,674 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 69.88% of Union Pacific's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 30.12% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Union Pacific's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Union Pacific's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Union Pacific reported a total waste generation of 1,494,674 metric tonnes, of which 69.88% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Union Pacific is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Union Pacific reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Union Pacific's total waste generation increased by 4.28%, including a 26.43% 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, Union Pacific's waste recovery rate increased by 2.45%, including a 31.69% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Union Pacific has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.
Union Pacific’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Union Pacific’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Union Pacific generated a total of 1,494,674 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.48% of Union Pacific'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. 99.52% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Union Pacific’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Union Pacific reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Union Pacific's total waste generation increased by 4.28%, including a 26.43% 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 in Union Pacific's total output increased by 207.72%, including a further 156.65% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Union Pacific 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.