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Biomerieux SA

Common Name
Biomerieux
Country
France
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Diagnostics & Research
Employees
14,562
Ticker
BIM
Exchange
Euronext Paris
Description
bioMérieux SA is a family-owned French company and a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, founded in 1963 by the Mérieux family. It pioneers, develops, and produces high-quality diagnost...

Biomerieux's Waste Data Preview

In 2025, Biomerieux 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)2025202420232022-2019
Total Waste Generated
12,402a
20,238a
9,941a
Total Waste Recovered
9,165a
15,431a
N/A
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
2,392a
2,338a
N/A
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
2,674a
3,906a
N/A
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a. Biomerieux's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2025

Insights into Biomerieux's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2025, Biomerieux generated a total of 12,402metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 73.9% of Biomerieux's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 26.11% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

Biomerieux's Waste Recovery Rate

74%

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

In 2025, Biomerieux reported a total waste generation of 12,402 metric tonnes, of which 73.9% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Biomerieux is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a

Has Biomerieux reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2023, Biomerieux's total waste generation increased by 24.76%, but declined by 38.72% in the year 2025, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.a

Over the same period, Biomerieux's waste recovery rate decreased by 3.08%.a

Biomerieux’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

2024202505.5 k11 k16.5 k22 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

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

In 2025, Biomerieux generated a total of 12,402 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 19.29% of Biomerieux'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.80.72% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a

Biomerieux’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

2024202505.5 k11 k16.5 k22 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Biomerieux reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2023, Biomerieux's total waste generation rose by 24.76%, but dropped by 38.72% in 2025, indicating a possible turning point driven by improved waste-reduction practices or production slowdowns.a

a

Overall, Biomerieux'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.a

How does Biomerieux treat its hazardous waste?

In 2025, Biomerieux reported that 2,392 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 19.29% of its overall waste generation.a

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (76.42%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Biomerieux has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a

Breakdown of Biomerieux's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteDisposed(4.5%)Hazardous WasteRecovered(14.7%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(21.6%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(59.2%)
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