Bunge Global SA
Bunge Global Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Bunge Global 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Bunge Global's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Bunge Global generated a total of 224,379 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 82.99% of Bunge Global's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 16.35% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a
Bunge Global's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Bunge Global's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Bunge Global reported a total waste generation of 224,379 metric tonnes, of which 82.99% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Bunge Global has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management. a
Has Bunge Global reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Bunge Global's total waste generation decreased by 11.43%, including a further 9.27% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time. a
Over the same period, Bunge Global's waste recovery rate declined by 2.09%, with a further 1.39% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies. a
Overall, while Bunge Global has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.
Bunge Global’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Bunge Global’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Bunge Global generated a total of 224,379 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 1.13% of Bunge Global'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. 98.87% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. a
Bunge Global’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Bunge Global reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Bunge Global's total waste generation decreased by 11.43%, with an additional 9.27% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source. a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Bunge Global's total output increased by 55.67%, including a further 4.42% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks. a
Overall, Bunge Global'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 Bunge Global treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Bunge Global reported that 2,537 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 1.13% of its overall waste generation. a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority ( 87.47%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Bunge Global has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams. a