Baker Hughes Co
Baker Hughes Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Baker Hughes 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 |
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 Baker Hughes's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Baker Hughes generated a total of 216,809 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 28.1% of Baker Hughes's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 71.9% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Baker Hughes's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Baker Hughes's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Baker Hughes reported a total waste generation of 216,809 metric tonnes, of which 28.1% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Baker Hughes is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Baker Hughes reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2023, Baker Hughes's total waste generation has decreased by 7.9%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.
Over the same period, Baker Hughes's waste recovery rate increased by 14.7%.
Baker Hughes’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Baker Hughes’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Baker Hughes generated a total of 216,809 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 37.03% of Baker Hughes'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. 62.97% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Baker Hughes’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Baker Hughes reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2023, Baker Hughes's total waste generation has decreased by 7.9%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.
Since 2023, Baker Hughes's hazardous waste generation has decreased by 27.53%, suggesting a recent shift toward safer materials, improved waste handling protocols, or stronger compliance with environmental standards.
Overall, Baker Hughes has reduced both its total waste and hazardous waste in the last year, suggesting effective waste management practices and improved material sourcing.
How does Baker Hughes treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Baker Hughes reported that 80,293 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 37.03% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Only 7.05% of hazardous waste was recovered, meaning the vast majority was treated through disposal methods such as landfilling or incineration. This raises concerns about the environmental and health risks associated with Baker Hughes’s current hazardous waste practices.