In 2024, Chemours 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 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 2,461,000a | 2,200,000a | 1,624,000a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 177,000a | 240,000a | 25,000a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 1,055,000a | 819,000a | 385,000a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 1,230,000a | 1,142,000a | 1,215,000a |
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In 2024, Chemours generated a total of 2,461,000metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 7.19% of Chemours's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 92.81% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, Chemours reported a total waste generation of 2,461,000 metric tonnes, of which 7.19% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Chemours may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.a
Since 2019, Chemours's total waste generation increased by 82.03%, including a 11.86%increase in 2024, 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, Chemours's waste recovery rate declined by 16.89%, with a further 34.07% drop in 2024, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a
Overall, Chemours 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.
In 2024, Chemours generated a total of 2,461,000 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 42.87% of Chemours'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.57.13% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2019, Chemours's total waste generation increased by 82.03%, including a 11.86% rise in 2024, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Chemours's total output increased by 99.86%, including a further 15.15% rise in 2024, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, Chemours has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies.a
In 2024, Chemours reported that 1,055,000 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 42.87% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Only 0.09% 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 Chemours’s current hazardous waste practices.a