ams-OSRAM AG

Common Name
ams-OSRAM
Country
Austria
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
Employees
19,700
Ticker
AMS
Exchange
SIX SWISS EXCHANGE
Description
Ams-Osram AG is a prominent multinational company specializing in advanced optical solutions. Renowned for its pivotal role in the photonics industry, the company focuses on sensor solutions, illumina...

ams-OSRAM Waste Data Preview

In 2023, ams-OSRAM 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
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Insights into ams-OSRAM's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, ams-OSRAM generated a total of 11,800 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 51.69% of ams-OSRAM's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 48.31% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

ams-OSRAM's Waste Recovery Rate

52%

How much of ams-OSRAM's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, ams-OSRAM reported a total waste generation of 11,800 metric tonnes, of which 51.69% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that ams-OSRAM is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has ams-OSRAM reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2020, ams-OSRAM's total waste generation decreased by 23.38%, including a further 10.61% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, ams-OSRAM's waste recovery rate declined by 7.43%, with a further 5.23% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.

Overall, while ams-OSRAM 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.

ams-OSRAM’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into ams-OSRAM’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, ams-OSRAM generated a total of 11,800 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 52.54% of ams-OSRAM'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. 47.46% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

ams-OSRAM’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How ams-OSRAM reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2020, ams-OSRAM's total waste generation decreased by 23.38%, with an additional 10.61% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in ams-OSRAM's total output increased by 7.89%, including a further 13.7% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.

Overall, ams-OSRAM'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 ams-OSRAM treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, ams-OSRAM reported that 6,200 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 52.54% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 35.48% 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.

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

Hazardous WasteDisposed(33.9%)Hazardous WasteRecovered(18.6%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(14.4%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(33.1%)
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