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Alpek SAB de CV

Common Name
Alpek
Country
Mexico
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
5,211
Ticker
ALPEKA
Exchange
Bolsa Mexicana de Valores
Description
Alpek, S.A.B. de C.V. is a leading petrochemical company based in Mexico, primarily operating in the sectors of polyester, plastics, and chemicals. As a significant player in the industry, Alpek produ...

Alpek's Waste Data Preview

In 2025, Alpek 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)2025202420232022-2019
Total Waste Generated
78,300a
98,000a
110,100a
Total Waste Recovered
17,700a
23,000a
30,500a
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
2,500a
1,800a
1,800a
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
59,400a
73,900a
78,300a
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a. Alpek's Sustainability Report 2025

Insights into Alpek's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2025, Alpek generated a total of 78,300metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 22.61% of Alpek's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 77.39% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

Alpek's Waste Recovery Rate

23%

How much of Alpek's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2025, Alpek reported a total waste generation of 78,300 metric tonnes, of which 22.61% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Alpek may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.a

Has Alpek reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2022, Alpek's total waste generation decreased by 25.78%, including a further 20.1% drop in 2025, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a

Over the same period, Alpek's waste recovery rate declined by 24.05%, with a further 3.68% drop in 2025, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a

Overall, while Alpek has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.

Alpek’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

2022202320242025030 k60 k90 k120 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Alpek’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2025, Alpek generated a total of 78,300 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 3.19% of Alpek'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.96.81% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a

Alpek’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

2022202320242025030 k60 k90 k120 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Alpek reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2022, Alpek's total waste generation decreased by 25.78%, with an additional 20.1% decline in 2025, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Alpek's total output increased by 87.14%, including a further 73.83% rise in 2025, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a

Overall, Alpek'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.a

How does Alpek treat its hazardous waste?

In 2025, Alpek reported that 2,500 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 3.19% of its overall waste generation.a

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (52%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Alpek has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a

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

Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(75.9%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(20.9%)
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