Cardinal Health Inc
Cardinal Health Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Cardinal Health 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 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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Insights into Cardinal Health's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Cardinal Health generated a total of 92,290 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 66.41% of Cardinal Health's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 33.59% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Cardinal Health's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Cardinal Health's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Cardinal Health reported a total waste generation of 92,290 metric tonnes, of which 66.41% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Cardinal Health is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Cardinal Health reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Cardinal Health's total waste generation increased by 9.39%, including a 3.28% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, Cardinal Health's waste recovery rate declined by 4.25%, with a further 6.55% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Cardinal Health is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.
Cardinal Health’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered