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Church & Dwight Co Inc
Church & Dwight's Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Church & Dwight 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Church & Dwight's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Church & Dwight generated a total of 31,188metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 41.08% of Church & Dwight's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 58.92% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
Church & Dwight's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Church & Dwight's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Church & Dwight reported a total waste generation of 31,188 metric tonnes, of which 41.08% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Church & Dwight is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Has Church & Dwight reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Church & Dwight's total waste generation decreased by 4.69%, including a further 6.56% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Church & Dwight's waste recovery rate declined by 7.14%, with a further 8.95% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a
Overall, while Church & Dwight has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.
Church & Dwight’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Church & Dwight’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Church & Dwight generated a total of 31,188 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 5.3% of Church & Dwight'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.94.7% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Church & Dwight’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Church & Dwight reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Church & Dwight's total waste generation decreased by 4.69%, with an additional 6.56% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Church & Dwight's total output increased by 200.38%, including a further 66.43% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, Church & Dwight'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.a
How does Church & Dwight treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Church & Dwight reported that 1,652 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 5.3% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Only 0.11% 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 Church & Dwight’s current hazardous waste practices.a