In 2025, China Merchants Bank 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) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 28,784.26a | 30,164.9a | 30,729a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 302.93a | 149.24a | N/A | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 13.43a | 50.51a | 58.43a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2025, China Merchants Bank generated a total of 28,784 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 0.05% of China Merchants Bank'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.99.95% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2023, China Merchants Bank's total waste generation decreased by 6.33%, with an additional 4.58% decline in 2025, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Over the same period, China Merchants Bank reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 75.46%, with a further 72.14% decline in 2025, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.a
Overall, China Merchants Bank has made consistent and substantial progress in reducing both the quantity and the danger of its waste, highlighting a strong, well-executed waste strategy focused on minimizing environmental impact.a