In 2023, Coca-Cola HBC 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 | 2020-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 114,691a | 186,483a | 109,894a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 100,519a | 161,676a | 95,924a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 3,772a | 2,983a | 2,077a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 14,053a | 24,667a | 13,862a |
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In 2023, Coca-Cola HBC generated a total of 114,691metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 87.64% of Coca-Cola HBC's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 12.36% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2023, Coca-Cola HBC reported a total waste generation of 114,691 metric tonnes, of which 87.64% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Coca-Cola HBC has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2021, Coca-Cola HBC's total waste generation increased by 4.37%, but declined by 38.5% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.a
Over the same period, Coca-Cola HBC's waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but increased by 1.09% in 2023, hinting at early momentum toward stronger circularity practices or more robust waste treatment reporting.a
Overall, Coca-Cola HBC’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
In 2023, Coca-Cola HBC generated a total of 114,691 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 3.29% of Coca-Cola HBC'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.96.71% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2021, Coca-Cola HBC's total waste generation rose by 4.37%, but dropped by 38.5% in 2023, indicating a possible turning point driven by improved waste-reduction practices or production slowdowns.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Coca-Cola HBC's total output increased by 74.01%, including a further 105.6% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, while Coca-Cola HBC has recently reduced waste output, its hazardous waste share continues to rise, raising concerns about treatment efficiency or growing reliance on harmful materials despite short-term volume improvements.a
In 2023, Coca-Cola HBC reported that 3,772 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 3.29% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (96.85%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Coca-Cola HBC has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a