In 2025, Woolworths Holdings 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) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 11,018a | 10,007a | 8,474a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 10,270a | 9,278a | 8,135a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 55a | 45a | 47a |
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In 2025, Woolworths Holdings generated a total of 11,018metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 93.21% of Woolworths Holdings's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 6.79% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Woolworths Holdings reported a total waste generation of 11,018 metric tonnes, of which 93.21% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Woolworths Holdings has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2023, Woolworths Holdings's total waste generation increased by 30.02%, including a 10.1%increase in 2025, 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, Woolworths Holdings's waste recovery rate declined by 2.9%, and then remained stable in 2025, possibly indicating that earlier setbacks have leveled off without signs of active improvement.a
Overall, Woolworths Holdings’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.