Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Alkem Laboratories Waste Data Preview
In 2024, Alkem Laboratories 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 |
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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 Alkem Laboratories's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, Alkem Laboratories generated a total of 4,938 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 84.83% of Alkem Laboratories's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 8.97% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 6.2% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Alkem Laboratories's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Alkem Laboratories's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, Alkem Laboratories reported a total waste generation of 4,938 metric tonnes, of which 84.83% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Alkem Laboratories has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Alkem Laboratories reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2022, Alkem Laboratories's total waste generation decreased by 3.42%, yet rose by 7.18% in 2024, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.
Over the same period, Alkem Laboratories's waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but declined by 4.98% in 2024, potentially pointing to emerging inefficiencies or short-term disruptions in recovery efforts.
Overall, Alkem Laboratories’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.
Alkem Laboratories’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Alkem Laboratories’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, Alkem Laboratories generated a total of 4,938 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 15% of Alkem Laboratories'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. 85% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Alkem Laboratories’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Alkem Laboratories reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2022, Alkem Laboratories's total waste generation fell by 3.42%, but rose by 7.18% in 2024 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste increased by 15.38%, while holding steady in 2024, pointing to potential stagnation in efforts to reduce harmful waste types after a period of worsening performance.
Overall, Alkem Laboratories'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.