Westpac Banking Corp
Westpac Banking Waste Data Preview
In 2024, Westpac Banking 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 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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 Westpac Banking's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, Westpac Banking generated a total of 2,104 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 70.96% of Westpac Banking's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 29.04% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Westpac Banking's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Westpac Banking's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, Westpac Banking reported a total waste generation of 2,104 metric tonnes, of which 70.96% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Westpac Banking is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Westpac Banking reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Westpac Banking's total waste generation decreased by 49.69%, including a further 10.66% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Westpac Banking's waste recovery rate declined by 5.7%, yet improved by 3.35% in 2024, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.
Overall, Westpac Banking’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
Westpac Banking’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered