Ball Corp
Ball Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Ball 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 Ball's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Ball generated a total of 71,479 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 77.35% of Ball's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 22.65% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Ball's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Ball's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Ball reported a total waste generation of 71,479 metric tonnes, of which 77.35% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Ball has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Ball reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2023, Ball's total waste generation has decreased by 16.87%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.
Over the same period, Ball's waste recovery rate decreased by 14.81%.
Ball’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Ball’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Ball generated a total of 71,479 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 40.63% of Ball'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. 59.37% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Ball’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Ball reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2023, Ball's total waste generation has decreased by 16.87%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.
Overall, Ball's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.
How does Ball treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Ball reported that 29,043 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 40.63% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (78.81%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Ball has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.