In 2023, Caterpillar 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 637,000a | 575,000a | 567,000a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 579,670a | 515,200a | 514,836a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2023, Caterpillar generated a total of 637,000metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 91% of Caterpillar's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 9% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2023, Caterpillar reported a total waste generation of 637,000 metric tonnes, of which 91% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Caterpillar has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2019, Caterpillar's total waste generation increased by 8.52%, including a 10.78%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.a
Over the same period, Caterpillar's waste recovery rate increased by 4.48%, including a 1.56% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, Caterpillar has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.