Biocon Ltd
Biocon Waste Data Preview
In 2024, Biocon 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 Biocon's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, Biocon generated a total of 40,279 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 34.4% of Biocon's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 65.6% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Biocon's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Biocon's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, Biocon reported a total waste generation of 40,279 metric tonnes, of which 34.4% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Biocon is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Biocon reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2024, Biocon's total waste generation has increased by 32.53%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.
Over the same period, Biocon's waste recovery rate decreased by 23.28%.
Biocon’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Biocon’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, Biocon generated a total of 40,279 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 69% of Biocon'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. 31% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Biocon’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Biocon reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2024, Biocon's total waste generation has increased by 32.53%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.
Since 2024, Biocon's hazardous waste generation has increased by 7.21%, indicating a potential rise in the use of harmful materials, process inefficiencies, or limited hazardous waste reduction strategies..
Overall, Biocon has seen a recent increase in both total waste and hazardous waste, which may indicate growing operational pressures or insufficient controls on harmful materials.