In 2024, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings 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 Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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In 2024, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings generated a total of 79,626 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 92.9% of Aspen Pharmacare Holdings's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 7.1% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
In 2024, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings reported a total waste generation of 79,626 metric tonnes, of which 92.9% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Aspen Pharmacare Holdings has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Since 2020, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings's total waste generation increased by 10.92%, including a 12.16% increase in 2024, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings's waste recovery rate increased by 13.37%, including a 8.15% rise in 2024, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2024. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.
In 2024, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings generated a total of 79,626 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 15.04% of Aspen Pharmacare Holdings'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. 84.96% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Since 2020, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings's total waste generation increased by 10.92%, including a 12.16% rise in 2024, 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, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 47.77%, with a further 34.16% decline in 2024, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.
In 2024, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings reported that 11,973 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 15.04% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (61.05%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Aspen Pharmacare Holdings has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.