Visa Inc
Visa Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Visa 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 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 Visa's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Visa generated a total of 3,960 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 47.47% of Visa's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 52.53% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Visa's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Visa's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Visa reported a total waste generation of 3,960 metric tonnes, of which 47.47% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Visa is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Visa reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Visa's total waste generation increased by 11.55%, including a 57.77% 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, Visa's waste recovery rate declined by 6.37%, with a further 1.52% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Visa 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.
Visa’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered