In 2023, 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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In 2023, Avantor generated a total of 9,232 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 48.54% of Avantor's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 51.47% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a
In 2023, Avantor reported a total waste generation of 9,232 metric tonnes, of which 48.54% 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 2020, Avantor's total waste generation decreased by 1.96%, yet rose by 3.28% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes. a
Over the same period, Avantor's waste recovery rate declined by 2.35%, and then remained stable in 2023, possibly indicating that earlier setbacks have leveled off without signs of active improvement. a
Overall, Avantor’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.