Celanese Corp
Celanese Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Celanese 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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Insights into Celanese's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Celanese generated a total of 134,276 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 23.64% of Celanese's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 71.94% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 4.42% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Celanese's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Celanese's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Celanese reported a total waste generation of 134,276 metric tonnes, of which 23.64% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Celanese may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has Celanese reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Celanese's total waste generation decreased by 12.48%, including a further 9.45% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Celaneseās Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Celaneseās Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Celanese generated a total of 134,276 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 36.53% of Celanese'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. 63.48% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Celaneseās Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Celanese reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Celanese's total waste generation decreased by 12.48%, with an additional 9.45% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Overall, Celanese'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.
How does Celanese treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Celanese reported that 49,045 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 36.53% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Only 8.08% of hazardous waste was recovered, meaning the vast majority was treated through disposal methods such as landfilling or incineration. This raises concerns about the environmental and health risks associated with Celaneseās current hazardous waste practices.