All industries, including the renewable energy sector, produce hazardous waste.
For decades, this was something that could be dealt with, or not dealt with, in a haphazard, or even flawed way, without drawing the attention of directors or shareholders.
That world has changed. Now, under the rubric of ESG (environmental, social and governance) there is an increasing focus on the serious risk arising with flawed management of hazardous waste. It’s a risk called “disposal liability.” This trend is driving greater accountability in hazardous waste management, especially as industries transition to greener technologies and adopt circular economy models. Hazardous waste has implications for all three ESG pillars: environmental risks, social impacts, and governance liabilities.
While circular solutions are emerging, scalable options for many hazardous waste streams remain limited. That’s where Tellus comes in. We offer a range of services in the management, storage and disposal of hazardous waste. These have been specifically developed to assist our partners to meet the demands of ESG in the context of a transition towards a circular economy.
We are advancing sustainable solutions through research, strategic partnerships, and industrial by-product advisory studies.
Meanwhile, safe storage and disposal remain essential for materials without circular pathways. For these currently intractable kinds of waste, our facility at Sandy Ridge, in the WA Goldfields, is the safest permanent repository in Australia.
In fact, it’s the only facility in Australia licenced to dispose of low-level radioactive waste. Effective hazardous waste management is key to achieving ESG goals and supporting the shift to a more sustainable future.
Tellus is here to help, reach out to our highly skilled team: Contact – Tellus