Volkswagen AG
Volkswagen Waste Data Preview
In 2024, Volkswagen 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 Volkswagen's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, Volkswagen generated a total of 2,357,654 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 92.68% of Volkswagen's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 7.32% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Volkswagen's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Volkswagen's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, Volkswagen reported a total waste generation of 2,357,654 metric tonnes, of which 92.68% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Volkswagen has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Volkswagen reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2022, Volkswagen's total waste generation decreased by 15.04%, including a further 2.59% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Volkswagen's waste recovery rate declined by 3.62%, with a further 1.54% drop in 2024, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, while Volkswagen has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.
Volkswagen’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Volkswagen’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, Volkswagen generated a total of 2,357,654 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 8.91% of Volkswagen'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. 91.16% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Volkswagen’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Volkswagen reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2022, Volkswagen's total waste generation decreased by 15.04%, with an additional 2.59% decline in 2024, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Overall, Volkswagen'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 Volkswagen treat its hazardous waste?
In 2024, Volkswagen reported that 210,023 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 8.91% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (76.14%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Volkswagen has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.