Agilent Technologies Inc

Common Name
Agilent Technologies
Country
United States
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Diagnostics & Research
Employees
17,900
Ticker
A
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Agilent Technologies Inc. is a global leader in the development and provision of life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets. Primarily focused on delivering superior analytical instrumen...

Agilent Technologies Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Agilent Technologies 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 Hazardous Waste Generated
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Insights into Agilent Technologies's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Agilent Technologies generated a total of 12,577 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 39.81% of Agilent Technologies's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 60.2% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Agilent Technologies's Waste Recovery Rate

40%

How much of Agilent Technologies's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Agilent Technologies reported a total waste generation of 12,577 metric tonnes, of which 39.81% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Agilent Technologies is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Agilent Technologies reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Agilent Technologies's total waste generation increased by 21.89%, including a 11.39% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.

Over the same period, Agilent Technologies's waste recovery rate increased by 16.73%, including a 6.37% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, Agilent Technologies has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.

Agilent Technologies’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Agilent Technologies’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Agilent Technologies generated a total of 12,577 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 71.8% of Agilent Technologies'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. 28.2% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Agilent Technologies’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Agilent Technologies reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Agilent Technologies's total waste generation increased by 21.89%, including a 11.39% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 3.93%, yet rose by 1.08% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.

Overall, Agilent Technologies'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 Agilent Technologies treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Agilent Technologies reported that 9,030 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 71.8% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 24.71% 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.

Breakdown of Agilent Technologies's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteDisposed(54.1%)Hazardous WasteRecovered(17.7%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(6.1%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(22.1%)
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