In 2023, Cencora 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, Cencora generated a total of 26,614 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 67.39% of Cencora's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 31.12% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 1.49% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
In 2023, Cencora reported a total waste generation of 26,614 metric tonnes, of which 67.39% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Cencora is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
In 2023, Cencora generated a total of 26,614 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 4.03% of Cencora'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. 95.97% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.