In 2024, Woori Financial Group 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 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 394.8a | 460.8a | 393.2a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 180.2a | 202.1a | 152.6a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 214.6a | 258.7a | 240.6a |
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In 2024, Woori Financial Group generated a total of 395metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 45.64% of Woori Financial Group's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 54.36% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, Woori Financial Group reported a total waste generation of 395 metric tonnes, of which 45.64% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Woori Financial Group is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2022, Woori Financial Group's total waste generation remained relatively flat, but fell by 14.32% in 2024, which may reflect the beginning of a downward trend in material intensity or waste generation.a
Over the same period, Woori Financial Group's waste recovery rate increased by 17.61%, including a 4.07% rise in 2024, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, Woori Financial Group’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.