Biogen Inc
Biogen Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Biogen 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 Biogen's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Biogen generated a total of 4,220 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 62.63% of Biogen's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 32.44% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 4.93% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Biogen's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Biogen's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Biogen reported a total waste generation of 4,220 metric tonnes, of which 62.63% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Biogen is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Biogen reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Biogen's total waste generation increased by 38.41%, but declined by 5.4% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
Over the same period, Biogen's waste recovery rate increased by 29.47%, including a 19.4% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, while Biogen has increased waste over the long term, recent reductions in waste generation and strong improvements in recovery indicate a strategic pivot toward better waste management and more sustainable practices.
Biogen’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Biogen’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Biogen generated a total of 4,220 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 4.93% of Biogen'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. 95.07% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Biogen’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Biogen reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Biogen's total waste generation increased by 38.41%, including a 5.4% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, Biogen reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 27.75%, with a further 7.22% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Biogen has increased waste over time but is now demonstrating meaningful progress in both reducing waste generation and lowering its hazardous content, potentially signaling a turning point toward sustainability.