In 2024, Alpargatas 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 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 42,105.18a | 45,504.31a | 59,274.41a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 34,466.03a | 35,795.23a | 44,049.6a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 1,764.06a | 2,146.05a | 1,629.96a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 7,103.29a | 7,563.04a | 13,594.85a |
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In 2024, Alpargatas generated a total of 42,105metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 81.86% of Alpargatas's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 18.06% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, Alpargatas reported a total waste generation of 42,105 metric tonnes, of which 81.86% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Alpargatas has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2022, Alpargatas's total waste generation decreased by 28.97%, including a further 7.47% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Alpargatas's waste recovery rate increased by 10.15%, including a 4.06% rise in 2024, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, Alpargatas 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.
In 2024, Alpargatas generated a total of 42,105 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 4.19% of Alpargatas'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.95.81% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2022, Alpargatas's total waste generation decreased by 28.97%, with an additional 7.47% decline in 2024, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Over the same period, Alpargatas saw a long-term increase of 52.36% in hazardous waste share, but a 11.16% reduction in 2024, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.a
Overall, while Alpargatas is generating less waste and has made recent gains in reducing hazardousness, the long-term increase in harmful materials still casts doubt on the sustainability of its waste stream.a
In 2024, Alpargatas reported that 1,764 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 4.19% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (71.7%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Alpargatas has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a