Total weight of waste by type and disposal method

Reference Number: EN22
Related Status: Reported
GRI Status: Core GRI Indicator

The EIB disposes of waste through the Luxembourg municipal authorities. Waste is sorted in-house to the extent possible. 75% of the organic waste generated is sent for recycling to generate energy. The Luxembourg "SuperDrecksKëscht Green Label" was first awarded to the Bank for its internal waste recycling practices in 2007 and renewed in 2008, 2009 and 2010 for the East, West and Hamm buildings.
The criteria for obtaining the label are as follows:
• visible and accessible collection sites;
• safe and environmentally correct storage;
• good management in terms of waste recycling and disposal.

For details of the quantities of waste see table below:

Code CED	Official description of waste	Quantity 2011 kg / year 2011 (or estimate)
080317*	waste printing toner containing dangerous substances	2012
150101	paper / cardboard	22057
150101	paper / cardboard	50143
150102	plastic packaging	476
150102	plastic packaging	973
150106	mixed packaging	4968
150107	glass packaging	39444
160214*	Electronic and electrical scrap sorting	690
200101	paper and cardboard	11148
200101	paper and cardboard	30902
200101	paper and cardboard	23070
200133*	batteries and accumulators included in 16 06 01, 16 06 02 or 16 06 03 and unsorted batteries and accumulators containing these batteries	285.5
200135	electrical and electronic equipment discarded containing hazardous components other than those mentioned in 20 01 21 and 20 01 23	431
200136	electrical and electronic equipment discarded containing hazardous components other than those mentioned in 20 01 21 and 20 01 23	3963
200137	Treated wood waste	0
200138	Untreated wood waste	356
200139	plastics	118.5
200139	plastics	647.5
200139	plastics PSE-PP-PE	301
200140	waste metals	893
200301	mixed municipal waste (garbage)	71496
200301	mixed municipal waste (compactor)	120460
200108	kitchen waste and canteen waste	135.8
150110*	packaging containing residues of hazardous or contaminated by residues	713
150110*	packaging containing residues of hazardous or contaminated by residues	23.5
160601*	lead-acid accumulators	17.5
170411	cables other than those mentioned in 17 04 10	16
170604	insulation materials other than those mentioned in 17 06 01 and 17 06 03	1083
200121*	fluorescent tubes and other mercury-containing waste	303
200121*	Energy saving bulbs	177.5
200121	Incandescent bulbs	30
170107	Flat glass with frame	1060

Cross-Reference

2011 Corporate Responsibility Report, p. 28-31 – Minimising our own imprint
See the following website page: 2011 Carbon Footprint Report, p.10-11; 2010 Carbon Footprint Report p.10-11; 2009 Carbon Footprint Report p.9-10

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