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.
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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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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.