Waste management

In 2009, Statkraft generated approximately 39 700 tonnes of hazardous waste. Most of this (39 355 tonnes) is slag, filter dust and filter cake from the district heating plant in Trondheim. All hazardous waste is treated in accordance with applicable regulations.

In addition, about 5000 tonnes of other waste was generated, most of which was recovered (materials and heat recovery). The final light fixtures with PCB capacitors in the Norwegian business were phased out in 2009.

As the first in Scandinavia, the canteen at the main office was certified with the Svane environment brand in 2009. This has resulted in a significant reduction of waste from packaging.

Table waste from sustainability statement (pdf)

 

Waste	Unit measurement	2009	2008	2007
Hazardous waste	Tonnes	39 683**	34 287
Of which from waste incineration**	Tonn	39 355	33 811	26 393
Of which other hazardous waste	Tonnes	328	476	372
Other waste	Tonnes	4 598**	1 640	1 268
Percentage of other waste recycled	%	88**	81**	86**
Of which material recycling	%	85**	67**	-
Of which energy recovery	%	3**	14**	-