In 2023, X5 Retail 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 1,398,000a | 1,245,000a | 1,236,000a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 792,000a | 663,000a | 662,000a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 897,000a | 759,000a | 751,000a |
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In 2023, X5 Retail Group generated a total of 1,398,000metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 56.65% of X5 Retail Group's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 100.43% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2023, X5 Retail Group reported a total waste generation of 1,398,000 metric tonnes, of which 56.65% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that X5 Retail Group is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2021, X5 Retail Group's total waste generation increased by 13.11%, including a 12.29%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.a
Over the same period, X5 Retail Group's waste recovery rate increased by 5.77%, including a 6.38% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, X5 Retail Group has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.