Alcon AG
Alcon Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Alcon 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 Alcon's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Alcon generated a total of 52,783 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 85.57% of Alcon's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 14.43% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Alcon's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Alcon's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Alcon reported a total waste generation of 52,783 metric tonnes, of which 85.57% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Alcon has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Alcon reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Alcon's total waste generation increased by 1.92%, but declined by 17.64% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
Over the same period, Alcon's waste recovery rate increased by 5.49%, while holding steady in 2023, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.
Overall, Alcon’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
Alcon’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Alcon’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Alcon generated a total of 52,783 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 42.35% of Alcon'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. 57.65% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Alcon’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Alcon reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Alcon's total waste generation increased by 1.92%, including a 17.64% 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, Alcon reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 22.11%, with a further 11.28% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Alcon has increased waste over time but is now demonstrating meaningful progress in both reducing waste generation and lowering its hazardous content, potentially signaling a turning point toward sustainability.
How does Alcon treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Alcon reported that 22,351 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 42.35% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (98.29%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Alcon has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.