Wells Fargo & Co

Country
United States
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Diversified
Employees
212,804
Ticker
WFC
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Wells Fargo & Co. is a diversified financial services company providing a wide array of banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance services. Operating predominantly in the Unit...

Wells Fargo & Co Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Wells Fargo & Co 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.

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Total Waste Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Wells Fargo & Co's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Wells Fargo & Co generated a total of 46,602 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 55.11% of Wells Fargo & Co's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 44.89% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Wells Fargo & Co's Waste Recovery Rate

55%

How much of Wells Fargo & Co's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Wells Fargo & Co reported a total waste generation of 46,602 metric tonnes, of which 55.11% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Wells Fargo & Co is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Wells Fargo & Co reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2019, Wells Fargo & Co's total waste generation decreased by 36.73%, including a further 1.87% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, Wells Fargo & Co's waste recovery rate declined by 14.94%, with a further 3.67% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.

Overall, while Wells Fargo & Co 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.

Wells Fargo & Co’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered
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