Acerinox SA
Acerinox Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Acerinox 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
This table provides a simplified preview of selected waste data points. To access the complete dataset with full disclosures and structure, create a free account to purchase the full dataset.
Insights into Acerinox's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Acerinox generated a total of 1,298,793 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 79.76% of Acerinox's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 20.24% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Acerinox's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Acerinox's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Acerinox reported a total waste generation of 1,298,793 metric tonnes, of which 79.76% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Acerinox has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Acerinox reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Acerinox's total waste generation decreased by 22.2%, including a further 17.38% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Acerinox's waste recovery rate increased by 11.12%, including a 1.24% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Acerinox has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.
Acerinox’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Acerinox’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Acerinox generated a total of 1,298,793 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 8.94% of Acerinox'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. 91.06% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Acerinox’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Acerinox reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Acerinox's total waste generation decreased by 22.2%, with an additional 17.38% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Acerinox's hazardous waste share remained stable both over the long term and in 2023, reflecting consistent but static performance in managing hazardous materials.
Overall, Acerinox 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 Acerinox treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Acerinox reported that 116,058 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 8.94% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 48.95% 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.