Xcel Energy Inc
Xcel Energy Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Xcel Energy 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.
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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 Xcel Energy's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Xcel Energy generated a total of 85,830 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 30.08% of Xcel Energy's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 69.92% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Xcel Energy's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Xcel Energy's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Xcel Energy reported a total waste generation of 85,830 metric tonnes, of which 30.08% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Xcel Energy is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Xcel Energy reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Xcel Energy's total waste generation increased by 123.05%, including a 76.73% 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.
Over the same period, Xcel Energy's waste recovery rate declined by 49.26%, with a further 39.84% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Xcel Energy is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.
Xcel Energy’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Xcel Energy’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Xcel Energy generated a total of 85,830 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.04% of Xcel Energy'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. 69.88% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 30.08% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Xcel Energy’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Xcel Energy reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Xcel Energy's total waste generation increased by 123.05%, including a 76.73% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, Xcel Energy reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 73.1%, with a further 51.5% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Xcel Energy is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.