BWX Technologies Inc

Common Name
BWX Technologies
Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Employees
8,700
Ticker
BWXT
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Bwx Technologies Inc. is a prominent player in the nuclear energy sector, focusing on the production of nuclear components and services. The company's primary role is to supply nuclear fuel and associ...

BWX Technologies Waste Data Preview

In 2023, BWX Technologies 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.

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Total Waste Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into BWX Technologies's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, BWX Technologies generated a total of 5,374 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 43.69% of BWX Technologies's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 56.31% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

BWX Technologies's Waste Recovery Rate

44%

How much of BWX Technologies's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, BWX Technologies reported a total waste generation of 5,374 metric tonnes, of which 43.69% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that BWX Technologies is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has BWX Technologies reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2023, BWX Technologies's total waste generation has decreased by 2.33%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.

Over the same period, BWX Technologies's waste recovery rate decreased by 9.52%.

BWX Technologies’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into BWX Technologies’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, BWX Technologies generated a total of 5,374 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 9.06% of BWX Technologies'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. 90.94% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

BWX Technologies’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How BWX Technologies reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2023, BWX Technologies's total waste generation has decreased by 2.33%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.

Since 2023, BWX Technologies's hazardous waste generation has decreased by 2.04%, suggesting a recent shift toward safer materials, improved waste handling protocols, or stronger compliance with environmental standards.

Overall, BWX Technologies has reduced both its total waste and hazardous waste in the last year, suggesting effective waste management practices and improved material sourcing.

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