Welltower Inc
Welltower's Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Welltower 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 Welltower's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Welltower generated a total of 56,952 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 19.33% of Welltower's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 80.67% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a
Welltower's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Welltower's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Welltower reported a total waste generation of 56,952 metric tonnes, of which 19.33% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Welltower may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives. a
Has Welltower reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2018, Welltower's total waste generation increased by 15.7%, including a 35.92% 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. a
Over the same period, Welltower's waste recovery rate declined by 10.34%, with a further 19.22% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies. a
Overall, Welltower 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.
Welltower’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered