Baxter International Inc
Baxter International Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Baxter International 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 |
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Insights into Baxter International's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Baxter International generated a total of 78,600 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 62.2% of Baxter International's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 37.8% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Baxter International's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Baxter International's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Baxter International reported a total waste generation of 78,600 metric tonnes, of which 62.2% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Baxter International is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Baxter International reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Baxter International's total waste generation decreased by 4.5%, including a further 2.6% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Baxter International's waste recovery rate declined by 4.75%, with a further 12.52% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, while Baxter International has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.
Baxter International’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Baxter International’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Baxter International generated a total of 78,600 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 10.81% of Baxter International'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. 89.19% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Baxter International’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Baxter International reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Baxter International's total waste generation decreased by 4.5%, with an additional 2.6% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Baxter International's total output increased by 34.85%, including a further 11.89% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Baxter International'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.