Yara International ASA
Yara International Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Yara International 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 |
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Insights into Yara International's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Yara International generated a total of 2,544,162 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 37.04% of Yara International's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 62.93% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Yara International's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Yara International's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Yara International reported a total waste generation of 2,544,162 metric tonnes, of which 37.04% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Yara International is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Yara International reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Yara International's total waste generation increased by 16.63%, but declined by 4.32% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
Over the same period, Yara International's waste recovery rate increased by 59%, including a 3.33% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, while Yara International has increased waste over the long term, recent reductions in waste generation and strong improvements in recovery indicate a strategic pivot toward better waste management and more sustainable practices.
Yara International’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Yara International’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Yara International generated a total of 2,544,162 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 1.26% of Yara International'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. 3.73% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 95% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Yara International’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Yara International reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Yara International's total waste generation increased by 16.63%, including a 4.32% 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, the share of hazardous waste in Yara International's total output increased by 264.55%, including a further 45.76% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, while Yara International has recently reduced waste output, its hazardous waste share continues to rise, raising concerns about treatment efficiency or growing reliance on harmful materials despite short-term volume improvements.
How does Yara International treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Yara International reported that 32,143 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 1.26% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 20.61% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.