Whitehaven Coal Ltd
Whitehaven Coal Waste Data Preview
In 2024, Whitehaven Coal 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.
| 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 Whitehaven Coal’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, Whitehaven Coal generated a total of 214,837,900 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0% of Whitehaven Coal'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. 0% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 99.99% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Whitehaven Coal’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Whitehaven Coal reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2022, Whitehaven Coal's total waste generation remained relatively stable, but increased by 4.32% in 2024 , potentially indicating a short-term uptick in output or weakened controls over material efficiency.
Over the same period, Whitehaven Coal saw a long-term increase of 22.59% in hazardous waste share, but a 21.89% reduction in 2024, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.
Overall, Whitehaven Coal's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.
How does Whitehaven Coal treat its hazardous waste?
In 2024, Whitehaven Coal reported that 2,200 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0% 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 Whitehaven Coal has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.