Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Ltd

Common Name
Wharf Real Estate Investment
Country
Hong Kong
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
Real Estate Services
Employees
2,900
Ticker
1997
Exchange
HONG KONG EXCHANGES AND CLEARING LTD
Description
Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited is a prominent player in the real estate industry, founded to leverage and maximize value within the property sector, particularly in Hong Kong and mainlan...

Wharf Real Estate Investment Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Wharf Real Estate Investment 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 type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and 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 Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Wharf Real Estate Investment's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Wharf Real Estate Investment generated a total of 22,054 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 21.7% of Wharf Real Estate Investment's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 78.3% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Wharf Real Estate Investment's Waste Recovery Rate

22%

How much of Wharf Real Estate Investment's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Wharf Real Estate Investment reported a total waste generation of 22,054 metric tonnes, of which 21.7% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Wharf Real Estate Investment may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.

Has Wharf Real Estate Investment reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Wharf Real Estate Investment's total waste generation increased by 18.2%, including a 9.07% 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.

Over the same period, Wharf Real Estate Investment's waste recovery rate declined by 24.98%, with a further 10.23% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.

Overall, Wharf Real Estate Investment 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.

Wharf Real Estate Investment’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Wharf Real Estate Investment’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Wharf Real Estate Investment generated a total of 22,054 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 14.63% of Wharf Real Estate Investment's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 71.85% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 13.53% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.

Wharf Real Estate Investment’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Wharf Real Estate Investment reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Wharf Real Estate Investment's total waste generation increased by 18.2%, including a 9.07% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.

Over the same period, Wharf Real Estate Investment reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 35.45%, with a further 15.44% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.

Overall, Wharf Real Estate Investment is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.

How does Wharf Real Estate Investment treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Wharf Real Estate Investment reported that 3,226 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 14.63% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (100%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Wharf Real Estate Investment has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.

Breakdown of Wharf Real Estate Investment's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Total HazardousWaste Generated(16.9%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(74.9%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(8.2%)
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