Bid Corporation Ltd

Common Name
Bid
Country
South Africa
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Food Distribution
Employees
29,112
Ticker
BID
Exchange
JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Bid Corporation Limited, commonly referred to as Bidcorp, is a globally recognized company specializing predominantly in the foodservice industry. Operating as a subsidiary of the Bidvest Group Limite...

Bid Waste Data Preview

In 2024, Bid 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 Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Bid's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2024, Bid generated a total of 39,708 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 59.04% of Bid's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 40.96% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Bid's Waste Recovery Rate

59%

How much of Bid's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2024, Bid reported a total waste generation of 39,708 metric tonnes, of which 59.04% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Bid is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Bid reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2024, Bid's total waste generation has increased by 18.91%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.

Over the same period, Bid's waste recovery rate decreased by 9.51%.

Bid’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

20232024010 k20 k30 k40 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Bid’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2024, Bid generated a total of 39,708 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 54.4% of Bid'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. 4.64% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 40.96% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.

Bid’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

2023202406 k12 k18 k24 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Bid reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2024, Bid's total waste generation has increased by 18.91%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.

Since 2024, Bid's hazardous waste generation has increased by 10.04%, indicating a potential rise in the use of harmful materials, process inefficiencies, or limited hazardous waste reduction strategies..

Overall, Bid'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.

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