In 2023, CJ CheilJedang 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, CJ CheilJedang generated a total of 595,295 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 70.6% of CJ CheilJedang's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 4.59% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 24.81% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
In 2023, CJ CheilJedang reported a total waste generation of 595,295 metric tonnes, of which 70.6% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that CJ CheilJedang is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Since 2021, CJ CheilJedang's total waste generation increased by 74.7%, including a 54.09% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, CJ CheilJedang's waste recovery rate increased by 41.56%, including a 31.27% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, CJ CheilJedang has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.
In 2023, CJ CheilJedang generated a total of 595,295 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 9.65% of CJ CheilJedang'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. 90.35% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Since 2021, CJ CheilJedang's total waste generation increased by 74.7%, including a 54.09% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, CJ CheilJedang reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 54.36%, with a further 49.62% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, CJ CheilJedang is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.
In 2023, CJ CheilJedang reported that 57,452 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 9.65% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Only 6.25% 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 CJ CheilJedang’s current hazardous waste practices.