In 2025, Avantor 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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 18,186a | 17,682a | 9,232a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 11,739a | 8,870a | 4,904a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2025, Avantor generated a total of 18,186metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 64.55% of Avantor's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 35.45% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Avantor reported a total waste generation of 18,186 metric tonnes, of which 64.55% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Avantor is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2023, Avantor's total waste generation increased by 96.99%, including a 2.85%increase in 2025, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.a
Over the same period, Avantor's waste recovery rate increased by 21.52%, including a 28.68% rise in 2025, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, Avantor has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2025. 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.