WSP Global Inc
WSP Global Waste Data Preview
In 2023, WSP Global 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 WSP Global's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, WSP Global generated a total of 1,644 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 21.65% of WSP Global's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 69.89% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 8.45% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
WSP Global's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of WSP Global's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, WSP Global reported a total waste generation of 1,644 metric tonnes, of which 21.65% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that WSP Global may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has WSP Global reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, WSP Global's total waste generation decreased by 47.97%, including a further 12.27% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, WSP Global's waste recovery rate declined by 12.38%, yet improved by 19.35% in 2023, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.
Overall, WSP Global’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.
WSP Global’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into WSP Global’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, WSP Global generated a total of 1,644 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 8.45% of WSP Global'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. 91.55% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
WSP Global’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How WSP Global reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, WSP Global's total waste generation decreased by 47.97%, with an additional 12.27% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in WSP Global's total output increased by 2,126.48%, including a further 1,880.58% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, WSP Global'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.