voestalpine AG
voestalpine's Waste Data Preview
In 2023, voestalpine 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 |
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Insights into voestalpine’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, voestalpine generated a total of 1,551,000 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 10.51% of voestalpine'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.89.49% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
voestalpine’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How voestalpine reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, voestalpine's total waste generation decreased by 6%, with an additional 16.07% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Over the same period, voestalpine reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 15%, with a further 21.69% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.a
Overall, voestalpine has made consistent and substantial progress in reducing both the quantity and the danger of its waste, highlighting a strong, well-executed waste strategy focused on minimizing environmental impact.a