Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd
Zijin Mining Group Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Zijin Mining 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 - 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 Zijin Mining Group's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Zijin Mining Group generated a total of 161,845,500,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 48.78% of Zijin Mining Group's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 51.22% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Zijin Mining Group's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Zijin Mining Group's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Zijin Mining Group reported a total waste generation of 161,845,500,000 metric tonnes, of which 48.78% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Zijin Mining Group is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Zijin Mining Group reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Zijin Mining Group's total waste generation decreased by 60.95%, including a further 49.66% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Zijin Mining Group's waste recovery rate increased by 209.35%, while holding steady in 2023, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.
Overall, Zijin Mining 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.
Zijin Mining Group’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Zijin Mining Group’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Zijin Mining Group generated a total of 161,845,500,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 99.41% of Zijin Mining Group'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. 0.59% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Zijin Mining Group’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Zijin Mining Group reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Zijin Mining Group's total waste generation decreased by 60.95%, with an additional 49.66% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Zijin Mining Group's hazardous waste share remained stable both over the long term and in 2023, reflecting consistent but static performance in managing hazardous materials.
Overall, Zijin Mining Group has successfully reduced waste output over time, but has not significantly altered the hazardous composition of its waste stream, suggesting that deeper process changes may still be needed.
How does Zijin Mining Group treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Zijin Mining Group reported that 160,885,780,000 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 99.41% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 48.98% 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.