BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd
BOC Hong Kong Holdings's Waste Data Preview
In 2023, BOC Hong Kong Holdings 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into BOC Hong Kong Holdings's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, BOC Hong Kong Holdings generated a total of 5,918metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 90.33% of BOC Hong Kong Holdings's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 9.67% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
BOC Hong Kong Holdings's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of BOC Hong Kong Holdings's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, BOC Hong Kong Holdings reported a total waste generation of 5,918 metric tonnes, of which 90.33% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that BOC Hong Kong Holdings has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Has BOC Hong Kong Holdings reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, BOC Hong Kong Holdings's total waste generation decreased by 59.81%, including a further 8.99% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, BOC Hong Kong Holdings's waste recovery rate declined by 6.12%, and then remained stable in 2023, possibly indicating that earlier setbacks have leveled off without signs of active improvement.a
Overall, BOC Hong Kong Holdings’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
BOC Hong Kong Holdings’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into BOC Hong Kong Holdings’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, BOC Hong Kong Holdings generated a total of 5,918 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 85.69% of BOC Hong Kong Holdings'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 9.67% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a
BOC Hong Kong Holdings’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How BOC Hong Kong Holdings reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, BOC Hong Kong Holdings's total waste generation decreased by 59.81%, with an additional 8.99% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Over the same period, BOC Hong Kong Holdings reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 9.35%, with a further 1.86% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.a
Overall, BOC Hong Kong Holdings has made consistent and substantial progress in reducing both the quantity and the danger of its waste, highlighting a strong, well-executed waste strategy focused on minimizing environmental impact.a