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Walt Disney Co
Walt Disney's Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Walt Disney 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Walt Disney's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Walt Disney generated a total of 221,682metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 60.89% of Walt Disney's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 37.74% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.The remaining 1.37% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a
Walt Disney's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Walt Disney's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Walt Disney reported a total waste generation of 221,682 metric tonnes, of which 60.89% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Walt Disney is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Has Walt Disney reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Walt Disney's total waste generation decreased by 3.32%, yet rose by 13.43% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.a
Over the same period, Walt Disney's waste recovery rate increased by 5.94%, including a 4.15% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, Walt Disney has reduced its waste footprint over time and continues to strengthen its recovery efforts, despite a recent uptick in waste output. This may reflect short-term operational shifts rather than a long-term reversal.
Walt Disney’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered