Veolia Environnement SA
Veolia Environnement Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Veolia Environnement 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 Veolia Environnement's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Veolia Environnement generated a total of 5,433,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 18.98% of Veolia Environnement's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 55.33% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 25.69% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Veolia Environnement's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Veolia Environnement's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Veolia Environnement reported a total waste generation of 5,433,000 metric tonnes, of which 18.98% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Veolia Environnement may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has Veolia Environnement reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Veolia Environnement's total waste generation increased by 40.35%, including a 5.56% 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, Veolia Environnement's waste recovery rate declined by 27.14%, with a further 10.18% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Veolia Environnement is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.
Veolia Environnement’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Veolia Environnement’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Veolia Environnement generated a total of 5,433,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 25.69% of Veolia Environnement'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. 74.31% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Veolia Environnement’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Veolia Environnement reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Veolia Environnement's total waste generation increased by 40.35%, including a 5.56% 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 Veolia Environnement's total output increased by 14.99%, including a further 7.87% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Veolia Environnement 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.