Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Vestas Wind Systems Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Vestas Wind Systems 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.
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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 Vestas Wind Systems's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Vestas Wind Systems generated a total of 44,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 68.18% of Vestas Wind Systems's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 32.73% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Vestas Wind Systems's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Vestas Wind Systems's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Vestas Wind Systems reported a total waste generation of 44,000 metric tonnes, of which 68.18% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Vestas Wind Systems is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Vestas Wind Systems reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Vestas Wind Systems's total waste generation decreased by 48.24%, including a further 6.38% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Vestas Wind Systems's waste recovery rate increased by 33.23%, including a 23.25% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Vestas Wind Systems has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.
Vestas Wind Systems’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Vestas Wind Systems’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Vestas Wind Systems generated a total of 44,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 7.73% of Vestas Wind Systems'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. 93.18% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Vestas Wind Systems’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Vestas Wind Systems reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Vestas Wind Systems's total waste generation decreased by 48.24%, with an additional 6.38% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Vestas Wind Systems maintained relatively stable levels of hazardous waste in the long run, but saw a 21.05% drop in 2023, potentially signaling the beginning of a positive downward trend.
Overall, Vestas Wind Systems'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 Vestas Wind Systems treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Vestas Wind Systems reported that 3,400 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 7.73% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (58.82%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Vestas Wind Systems has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.