Atlas Copco AB

Common Name
Atlas Copco
Country
Sweden
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Employees
55,248
Ticker
ATCO A
Exchange
NASDAQ STOCKHOLM AB
Description
Atlas Copco AB (publ) provides compressed air and gas, vacuum, energy, dewatering and industrial pumps, industrial power tools, and assembly and machine vision solutions in North America, South Americ...

Atlas Copco Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Atlas Copco 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 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 Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Atlas Copco's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Atlas Copco generated a total of 57,598 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 91% of Atlas Copco's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 9% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Atlas Copco's Waste Recovery Rate

91%

How much of Atlas Copco's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Atlas Copco reported a total waste generation of 57,598 metric tonnes, of which 91% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Atlas Copco has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Atlas Copco reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2023, Atlas Copco's total waste generation has increased by 5%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.

Over the same period, Atlas Copco's waste recovery rate decreased by 1.09%.

Atlas Copco’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered
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