Akzo Nobel NV
Akzo Nobel Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Akzo Nobel 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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Insights into Akzo Nobel's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Akzo Nobel generated a total of 63,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 46.03% of Akzo Nobel's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 53.97% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Akzo Nobel's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Akzo Nobel's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Akzo Nobel reported a total waste generation of 63,000 metric tonnes, of which 46.03% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Akzo Nobel is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Akzo Nobel reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Akzo Nobel's total waste generation decreased by 5.97%, yet rose by 5% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.
Over the same period, Akzo Nobel's waste recovery rate declined by 9.29%, with a further 1.36% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Akzo Nobel had been making progress in reducing waste, but recent increases in waste and simultaneous drops in recovery point to emerging risks or disruptions in waste management strategy.
Akzo Nobel’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Akzo Nobel’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Akzo Nobel generated a total of 63,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 47.62% of Akzo Nobel'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. 52.38% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Akzo Nobel’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Akzo Nobel reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Akzo Nobel's total waste generation fell by 5.97%, but rose by 5% in 2023 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.
Over the same period, Akzo Nobel saw a long-term increase of 10.02% in hazardous waste share, but a 1.48% reduction in 2023, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.
Overall, Akzo Nobel'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 Akzo Nobel treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Akzo Nobel reported that 30,000 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 47.62% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 32.13% 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.