Ashok Leyland Ltd
Ashok Leyland Ltd Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Ashok Leyland Ltd 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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Insights into Ashok Leyland Ltd's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Ashok Leyland Ltd generated a total of 160,442 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 99.3% of Ashok Leyland Ltd's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.7% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Ashok Leyland Ltd's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Ashok Leyland Ltd's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Ashok Leyland Ltd reported a total waste generation of 160,442 metric tonnes, of which 99.3% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Ashok Leyland Ltd has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Ashok Leyland Ltd reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Ashok Leyland Ltd's total waste generation increased by 45.62%, but declined by 15.55% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
Over the same period, Ashok Leyland Ltd's waste recovery rate increased by 6,195.92%, including a 2.88% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, while Ashok Leyland Ltd has increased waste over the long term, recent reductions in waste generation and strong improvements in recovery indicate a strategic pivot toward better waste management and more sustainable practices.
Ashok Leyland Ltd’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Ashok Leyland Ltd’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Ashok Leyland Ltd generated a total of 160,442 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 1.99% of Ashok Leyland Ltd'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. 98.01% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Ashok Leyland Ltd’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Ashok Leyland Ltd reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Ashok Leyland Ltd's total waste generation increased by 45.62%, including a 15.55% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Ashok Leyland Ltd's total output increased by 35.67%, including a further 49.22% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, while Ashok Leyland Ltd has recently reduced waste output, its hazardous waste share continues to rise, raising concerns about treatment efficiency or growing reliance on harmful materials despite short-term volume improvements.
How does Ashok Leyland Ltd treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Ashok Leyland Ltd reported that 3,189 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 1.99% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (99.95%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Ashok Leyland Ltd has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.