Assa Abloy AB
Assa Abloy Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Assa Abloy 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Assa Abloy's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Assa Abloy generated a total of 88,254 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 74.74% of Assa Abloy's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 15.57% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 9.69% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Assa Abloy's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Assa Abloy's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Assa Abloy reported a total waste generation of 88,254 metric tonnes, of which 74.74% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Assa Abloy is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Assa Abloy reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2018, Assa Abloy's total waste generation increased by 3.46%, including a 1.94% increase in 2023, 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, Assa Abloy's waste recovery rate declined by 6.72%, and then remained stable in 2023, possibly indicating that earlier setbacks have leveled off without signs of active improvement.
Overall, Assa Abloy’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.
Assa Abloy’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Assa Abloy’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Assa Abloy generated a total of 88,254 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 3.8% of Assa Abloy'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. 96.2% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Assa Abloy’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Assa Abloy reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2018, Assa Abloy's total waste generation increased by 3.46%, including a 1.94% 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, Assa Abloy reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 16.01%, with a further 9.06% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Assa Abloy 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.