Verbund AG
Verbund's Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Verbund 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Verified Sources Behind Verbund’s Waste Management Data
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Insights into Verbund’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Verbund generated a total of 694,900 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 0.52% of Verbund'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.95.04% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.The remaining 4.45% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a
Verbund’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Verbund reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Verbund's total waste generation increased by 301.68%, including a 198.88% 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.a
Over the same period, Verbund reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 40.25%, with a further 29.15% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.a
Overall, Verbund is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.a