In 2024, Wesfarmers 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 187,200a | 191,800a | 178,500a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 137,500a | 137,300a | 124,300a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2024, Wesfarmers generated a total of 187,200metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 73.45% of Wesfarmers's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 26.55% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, Wesfarmers reported a total waste generation of 187,200 metric tonnes, of which 73.45% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Wesfarmers is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2020, Wesfarmers's total waste generation increased by 6.36%, but declined by 2.4% in the year 2024, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.a
Over the same period, Wesfarmers's waste recovery rate increased by 7.28%, including a 2.61% rise in 2024, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, while Wesfarmers has increased waste over the long term, recent reductions in waste generation and strong improvements in recovery indicate a strategic pivot toward better waste management and more sustainable practices.