AbbVie Inc
AbbVie Waste Data Preview
In 2023, AbbVie 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 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 AbbVie's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, AbbVie generated a total of 30,220 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 40.83% of AbbVie's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 58.97% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
AbbVie's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of AbbVie's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, AbbVie reported a total waste generation of 30,220 metric tonnes, of which 40.83% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that AbbVie is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has AbbVie reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, AbbVie's total waste generation decreased by 18.1%, including a further 10.86% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
AbbVie’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into AbbVie’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, AbbVie generated a total of 30,220 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 44.18% of AbbVie'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. 55.62% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
AbbVie’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How AbbVie reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, AbbVie's total waste generation decreased by 18.1%, with an additional 10.86% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Overall, AbbVie's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.
How does AbbVie treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, AbbVie reported that 13,352 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 44.18% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 27.03% 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.