Arcelik AS

Common Name
Arcelik
Country
Turkey
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances
Employees
53,401
Ticker
ARCLK.E
Exchange
BORSA ISTANBUL
Description
Arcelik A.S. is a major Turkish multinational company specializing in the manufacturing and marketing of durable consumer goods and electronics. Primarily focused on home appliances, Arcelik's product...

Arcelik Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Arcelik 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 Arcelik's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Arcelik generated a total of 133,538 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 94.17% of Arcelik's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 5.83% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Arcelik's Waste Recovery Rate

94%

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

In 2023, Arcelik reported a total waste generation of 133,538 metric tonnes, of which 94.17% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Arcelik has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Arcelik reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Arcelik's total waste generation decreased by 1.74%, yet rose by 17.07% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.

Over the same period, Arcelik's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2023, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy.

Overall, Arcelik’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.

Arcelik’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

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

In 2023, Arcelik generated a total of 133,538 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 3.42% of Arcelik'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. 95.71% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Arcelik’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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

How Arcelik reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Arcelik's total waste generation fell by 1.74%, but rose by 17.07% in 2023 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Arcelik's total output increased by 40.86%, including a further 44.42% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.

Overall, Arcelik had previously reduced its waste generation, but recent increases in both volume and hazardousness suggest potential reversals or emerging operational risks that warrant further investigation.

How does Arcelik treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Arcelik reported that 4,565 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 3.42% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (68.39%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Arcelik has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.

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

Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(4.8%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(91.8%)
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